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Why Student Film Awards and Academic Memberships Fail the EB‑1A Awards Criterion (Cinematography Example)
The case provides a clear, non‑obvious lesson that student‑only awards and academic society memberships do not satisfy the EB‑1A awards or membership criteria.
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