Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Vegetable Carving (2005): the appeal was dismissed for both procedural and
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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.
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Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
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