Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Religious Studies (2014): did not establish extraordinary ability or provide
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner did not establish the requisite extraordinary ability or provide extensive documentation of sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO also rejected the petitioner's procedural argument that the director erred by not issuing a request for evidence (RFE), finding that the director acted within discretionary authority and the petitioner had the opportunity to supplement the record on appeal.
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