Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Poker (2020): did not meet the evidentiary criteria
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the evidentiary criteria. The AAO determined that published materials submitted were promotional press releases akin to advertising, not genuine media coverage. The petitioner also failed to establish that he performed in a leading or critical role for organizations with distinguished reputations.
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Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
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