Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Classical Dance (2017): did not establish she met at least three of the required
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that she met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria for an individual of extraordinary ability. The AAO determined that the petitioner's awards were not shown to be nationally or internationally recognized, the articles about her were not in major media, and her recommendation letters did not establish that she had made original contributions of major significance to her field.
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Lesser Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Artistic Display
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