Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Ballroom Dance (2018): the petition was denied because the petitioner failed to
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Decision Summary
The petition was denied because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary criteria. The awards submitted were for the petitioner's students rather than herself, were only nominations, or lacked evidence of being nationally or internationally recognized. The AAO concluded the evidence was insufficient to establish sustained national or international acclaim.
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Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
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