dismissed O-1A Case: Architecture
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, a project architect, had received sustained national or international acclaim or was at the very top of his field. The AAO concurred with the director's finding that the evidence did not meet the regulatory criteria for an alien of extraordinary ability. For instance, the record showed participation in competitions but provided no evidence of the beneficiary actually receiving any nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards.
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