dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Ballet
Decision Summary
The director initially denied the petition, finding the petitioner had not established sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO dismissed the appeal, concurring with the director's findings and specifically noting that evidence submitted to meet the 'awards' criterion was procedurally deficient because it was submitted in a foreign language without the required certified English translation.
Criteria Discussed
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
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