dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Music
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner's awards were from his time as a student over a decade prior and did not demonstrate sustained acclaim as a professional musician. Furthermore, evidence for membership in associations requiring outstanding achievement and published material about the petitioner in major media was found to be insufficient.
Criteria Discussed
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations In The Field Which Require Outstanding Achievements Of Their Members Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media
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