Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Choral Music (2012): did not establish eligibility under at least three of the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the required evidentiary categories. The AAO determined that the petitioner's participation in the World Youth Choir was not a 'prize or award' for excellence, but rather involvement in a developmental and intercultural exchange program, thus failing to meet the plain language of that criterion.
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Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
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