dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Ballroom Dance
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner met the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria (awards, judging, and artistic display), the AAO conducted a final merits determination and found the evidence did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner's accomplishments were deemed insufficient to prove she had risen to the very top of her field, as required for this classification.
Criteria Discussed
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien
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