dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Photography
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirement of satisfying at least three of the ten criteria for an individual of extraordinary ability. The AAO concluded the petitioner only satisfied one criterion (artistic exhibitions), finding the evidence for awards, memberships, and published material did not meet the regulatory standards.
Criteria Discussed
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
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