Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Social Work (2025): did not establish his awards met the regulatory criteria
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his awards met the regulatory criteria. Although he received a 'certificate of honor' from the Kyrgyzstani government and a 'certificate of appreciation' from the UN, he did not provide evidence that the awards themselves, distinct from the issuing organizations, had garnered national or international recognition. Since he could not meet the minimum of three criteria, the appeal was dismissed.
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Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role
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