Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Arts (2014): did not establish the sustained national or international
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classification. The AAO affirmed this, noting that a previously approved O-1 nonimmigrant visa does not guarantee eligibility for an EB-1A immigrant visa, as the latter has a much higher standard of 'extraordinary ability' versus the O-1 standard of 'distinction' for the arts.
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One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Comparison To O-1 Visa Standards
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