Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Music (2009): 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 for the classification. The AAO determined that the petitioner's 'Thierry Mermod Prize' did not qualify as a major, internationally recognized award, concluding it was awarded to a 'promising young musician' in a student masterclass rather than to an individual at the very top of their field.
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Major, Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
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