Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Music (2018): did not establish eligibility under at least three of the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the required regulatory criteria. Although the AAO found the petitioner met the criteria for published material and judging the work of others, it determined his memberships did not require outstanding achievements and his work did not constitute original artistic contributions of major significance to the field.
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Membership In Associations Published Material About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
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