dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Dance
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim required for this classification. The AAO determined that the evidence, such as judging a single student competition and performing for organizations whose reputations were not established as distinguished, was insufficient to prove the petitioner is among the small percentage at the very top of their field.
Criteria Discussed
Leading Or Critical Role Membership Judging Original Contributions
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