Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Music: did not establish sustained national or international
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish sustained national or international acclaim. While the petitioner met the criterion for judging the work of others, the AAO found the evidence for other criteria insufficient. The submitted awards were deemed local or institutional rather than national, evidence of membership in qualifying associations was not provided, and the published materials were not from major media or were promotional in nature.
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Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Of Their Members Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Artistic Contributions Of Major Significance
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