Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Uzbek Traditional Embroidery (2019): the AAO found the petitioner failed to satisfy the initial
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because upon de novo review, the AAO found the petitioner failed to satisfy the initial evidentiary requirement of meeting at least three criteria. The AAO disagreed with the Director's findings on the membership, judging, and scholarly articles criteria, concluding that the evidence provided was insufficient to demonstrate the association required outstanding achievements or that the petitioner had judged the work of others in a qualifying capacity.
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Major Internationally Recognized Award Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions
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