Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Sociology (2024): did not establish eligibility for at least three of the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The Director had credited the petitioner with meeting two criteria (judging and scholarly articles), but the AAO found the evidence for the 'lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards' criterion was insufficient. The petitioner did not establish that the submitted 'Best Article Award' had the necessary national or international recognition for excellence in the field.
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