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The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to meet the initial evidence requirements by not satisfying at least three of the ten EB-1A criteria. Specifically, evidence for membership in the Hunarmand Association was deemed unreliable due to inconsistencies and lack of bylaws. Claimed national/international awards lacked corroboration of recognition. Published material about the Petitioner lacked author credits, proof of major media status, and circulation data. The Petitioner's self-published book was not considered a scholarly article for a learned audience. Evidence for artistic exhibitions was insufficient to prove display or that venues were artistic showcases. New claims for high salary and judging roles were raised too late and lacked sufficient evidence.