Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Music: did not establish sufficient evidence to meet the claimed
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the claimed criteria for an alien of extraordinary ability. The evidence for alleged awards was inconsistent and lacked primary documentation, submitted membership in a musician's union was not shown to require outstanding achievement of its members, and no published materials about the beneficiary were provided. Furthermore, reliance on support letters alone was deemed insufficient to establish original contributions of major significance to the field.
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Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
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