Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Television Production/Directing (2009): did not establish sustained national or international
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. Specifically, the petitioner did not prove his receipt of a major, internationally recognized award, as the evidence indicated the Emmy Awards in question were awarded to the production company or the producer, not to the petitioner as the director.
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Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award
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