Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Visual Arts (2018): did not meet three evidentiary criteria
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three evidentiary criteria. While the petitioner was found to satisfy the judging criterion, the evidence for nationally recognized awards was insufficient as it did not demonstrate the overall field's recognition of the awards' prestige. Similarly, the evidence for original contributions of major significance failed to show that the petitioner's archival and exhibition work had a significant impact on the field as a whole.
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Awards Judging Original Contributions Of Major Significance
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