dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Vegetable Carving
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed for both procedural and substantive reasons. Procedurally, the petitioner failed to specifically address the reasons for denial or provide new evidence on appeal. Substantively, the submitted awards were found insufficient to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim, as they were deemed institutional, youth-related, or from unidentified entities rather than being recognized prizes for excellence in the field.
Criteria Discussed
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
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