dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Dance
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The director determined that the awards presented were from junior-level or youth competitions and did not demonstrate that the petitioner had risen to the very top of the field. The AAO concurred, also noting a lack of primary evidence for the awards claimed and affirming that youth awards are insufficient to meet the criterion.
Criteria Discussed
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
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