dismissed EB-1A Case: Music
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that she met at least three of the regulatory criteria for extraordinary ability. The AAO found that the petitioner's awards were mostly student-level or old, failing to show sustained acclaim, and published materials were not primarily about her or in major media. Although the AAO found the petitioner did perform a critical role for a distinguished organization, this was insufficient to meet the overall evidentiary requirements.
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