Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Writing And Poetry: did not establish his awards commanded national or
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his awards commanded national or international recognition. The evidence submitted for his awards from the Rawal Theater and the Institute of Urdu Language New York was found to reflect only institutional recognition, lacking proof of broader significance, such as national press coverage or details on the selection criteria.
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Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
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