Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Music (2018): did not meet minimum of three evidentiary criteria
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The Director had found the petitioner met two criteria, but the AAO determined the evidence submitted on appeal for 'lesser awards' and 'published material' was insufficient. The award was not proven to be nationally or internationally recognized, and the submitted articles were found to be paid advertisements, from publications of limited reach, or lacked required certified translations.
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Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Media
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