dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Dance
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classification. The director found the petitioner did not meet the standard of a major, internationally recognized award, nor did they satisfy at least three of the alternative regulatory criteria. The AAO concurred, determining the evidence provided did not demonstrate that the petitioner had risen to the very top of their field.
Criteria Discussed
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
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