dismissed EB-1A Case: Dance
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a competitive dancer, failed to establish extraordinary ability. The director found the petitioner did not submit sufficient evidence of sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO agreed, finding that while the petitioner listed placements in various competitions, there was no documentary evidence to show these were nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence, as required by the regulation.
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