Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Photography (2019): while the AAO found the petitioner met the minimum
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because while the AAO found the petitioner met the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria, it concluded that the evidence in totality did not establish sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner failed the final merits determination, which requires showing they are among the small percentage at the very top of their field.
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Lesser Awards Published Material About The Petitioner Original Contributions Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Scholarly Articles
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