Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Ballet (2006): did not establish sustained national or international
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted, including a youth award from 1985, articles in local Russian-language publications, and general letters of support, was insufficient to meet the regulatory criteria. The AAO found that the submitted documentation did not demonstrate that the petitioner had risen to the very top of her field as a ballet dancer.
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Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Original Artistic Contributions Of Major Significance In The Field Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
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