dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Folk Music
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The submitted awards were from over 20 years prior and lacked evidence of their significance, the associations did not require outstanding achievements for membership, and the publications were not shown to be major media. The letters of support were too general to demonstrate contributions of major significance to the field.
Criteria Discussed
Documentation Of The Alien S Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor. Documentation Of The Alien'S Membership In Associations In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought, Which Require Outstanding Achievements Of Their Members, As Judged By Recognized National Or International Experts In Their Disciplines Or Fields. Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media, Relating To The Alien S Work In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought. Evidence Of The Alien'S Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance In The Field.
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