Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Visual Arts (2010): the director determined, and the AAO agreed, that the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined, and the AAO agreed, that the petitioner had not established the requisite extraordinary ability. The petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim through extensive documentation, which is the high benchmark required for this visa classification.
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Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
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