Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Music: did not establish the sustained national or international
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required. The director found that the petitioner's participation in music festivals, which were training programs for young musicians, did not constitute nationally or internationally recognized awards for excellence. The evidence submitted did not demonstrate that the petitioner was one of the small percentage who had risen to the very top of his field.
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Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
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