Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Ballroom Dance (2019): did not meet the minimum of three required evidentiary
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three required evidentiary criteria for the classification. The AAO determined that awards won by the petitioner's students did not qualify, and evidence of his own awards was insufficient and poorly documented. Furthermore, the evidence did not establish that his membership in a dance association was based on outstanding achievements as judged by recognized experts.
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Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Judging The Work Of Others Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation
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