dismissed EB-1A Case: Visual Arts
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because even though the Director found the petitioner met at least three evidentiary criteria, the AAO's final merits determination concluded the evidence did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner's awards were not considered indicative of being at the top of the field, and her membership and media coverage did not establish she had risen to the small percentage at the very top of her field.
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