dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Ballet Pianist
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted for awards was deemed local in scope and lacked proof of significance. The single article provided was from a newspaper whose national distribution was not established, and performances were primarily in non-public settings like classes and rehearsals, not as a featured artist at top national venues.
Criteria Discussed
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Materials About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
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