Dismissed
O-1A
O-1A Dismissed — Software Development (2024): the evidence provided for the beneficiary's award did not
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the evidence provided for the beneficiary's award did not establish that it was a nationally or internationally recognized prize for excellence in the field. The petitioner also improperly attempted to introduce new claims and evidence for other criteria (high salary, judging, comparable evidence) for the first time on appeal, which the AAO declined to consider.
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Prizes Or Awards High Salary Judging The Work Of Others Comparable Evidence
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