dismissed EB-1A Case: Ballroom Dance
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because even though the petitioner met the minimum three evidentiary criteria (awards, display, and judging), the final merits determination found the evidence did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner's competition wins were in amateur or 'rising star' divisions, which are not considered the top of the field. Other evidence, such as memberships and a single press mention, was also insufficient to prove he was among the small percentage at the very top of his field.
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