Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Music (2019): following a final merits determination, the petitioner's
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because, following a final merits determination, the petitioner's evidence was not sufficient to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim and that he is among the small percentage at the very top of his field. Although the Director found four criteria were met, the AAO disagreed with the 'published material' criterion, finding the evidence was about the petitioner's band rather than him individually and lacked proper translations, but still found three criteria were met to warrant a final merits review.
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Published Material Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role Commercial Successes Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases High Salary Or Other Remuneration Comparable Evidence
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