Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Woodcarving (2022): did not establish eligibility for the extraordinary ability
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the extraordinary ability classification. The Director and the AAO both concluded that the petitioner only met one of the required three evidentiary criteria, specifically 'participation as a judge of the work of others,' and did not provide sufficient evidence to meet other claimed criteria, such as nationally or internationally recognized awards.
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Lesser Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material In Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others In His Field Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
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