Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Music (2008): did not meet the evidentiary requirements for the criteria
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary requirements for the criteria claimed. The evidence for a prize did not demonstrate its national or international significance, membership in a music club was not shown to require outstanding achievements judged by national experts, and an article submitted as published material lacked a certified translation and proof of the publication's status as major media.
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Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
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