dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Music
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found that a student concerto competition win was evidence of institutional recognition, not a national or international prize, and an invitation to perform was not an award. Furthermore, the submitted published material was from local newspapers, which do not qualify as major media.
Criteria Discussed
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media
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