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EB-1AOtherIndividualDecided February 2023Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

FEB282023_03B2203

AwardsNot metFinal meritsNot reached / not discussed

Our summary

Self-petitioner claims extraordinary ability and receipt of Hispanic American World Congress award. AAO affirmed denial, finding the award does not meet the narrow standard for major, internationally recognized awards comparable to Nobel Prize or Academy Award.

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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.

What was missing

  • Awards · Award not major or internationally recognized; insufficient media coverage or public recognition

Criteria

CriterionReadingWhy
AwardsNot metAward not major or internationally recognized; insufficient media coverage or public recognition
Final meritsNot reached / not discussedFailed awards criterion; other criteria waived on appeal

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