Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Circus Performer (2008): the petitioner's acclaimed expertise as a competitive
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's acclaimed expertise as a competitive acrobat was considered a different field from his proposed work as a 'Cossack Dzhigit Rider' for a circus. Additionally, the evidence submitted, a certificate of participation, did not qualify as a major, internationally recognized award, and the petitioner did not demonstrate sustained acclaim in his current field.
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Major, Internationally-Recognized Award
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