Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Dance (2022): did not meet the minimum of three evidentiary criteria
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three evidentiary criteria required for this classification. While the director had found the petitioner met two criteria (judging and leading/critical role), the AAO determined that the evidence submitted for 'original contributions of major significance' was insufficient. The letters provided only spoke to her impact on her direct students and associated academies, not on the wider field as a whole.
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Judging Leading Or Critical Role Original Contributions Of Major Significance Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
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