dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Visual Arts
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the evidence submitted for the 'prizes or awards' criterion was insufficient to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner's fellowships were deemed educational or only regional in scope, while grants were considered funding for future work rather than recognition of past achievement. Other awards presented lacked evidence of broad national or international recognition.
Criteria Discussed
Prizes Or Awards
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