dismissed EB-1A Case: Composer
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined that the awards submitted, such as the ASCAP Foundation Morton Gould Young Composer award, were restricted to specific age groups and indicated potential for future success rather than existing acclaim at the top of the field. Other submitted awards lacked sufficient evidence of their national or international significance or were not accompanied by certified English translations as required.
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