Dismissed
O-1A
O-1A Dismissed — Education (2014): the director denied the petition, concluding that the
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Decision Summary
The director denied the petition, concluding that the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary has extraordinary ability in the field of education, demonstrated by sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO dismissed the appeal, affirming the director's finding that the evidence submitted did not satisfy the high standard required, specifically failing to meet at least three of the eight evidentiary criteria.
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Receipt Of Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Critical Or Essential Employment High Salary Or Other Remuneration
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