Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Music (2020): the AAO determined the petitioner did not meet the initial
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because, upon de novo review, the AAO determined the petitioner did not meet the initial evidentiary threshold of satisfying at least three criteria. Although the Director initially found three criteria were met, the AAO concluded the evidence was insufficient, specifically noting that submitted articles under the 'published material' criterion were not primarily about the petitioner.
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Published Material Judging Leading Or Critical Role
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