Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Writing (2020): did not establish eligibility for at least three of the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. Upon de novo review, the AAO withdrew the Director's finding that the petitioner met the 'membership in associations' criterion, concluding the evidence did not prove that membership in the cited organization requires outstanding achievements judged by experts.
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Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Lesser Awards Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
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