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 at the very top of his field. The AAO determined that an award won as a teenager was not indicative of acclaim among established professionals. Furthermore, evidence for a second award was deemed insufficient as it was secondary evidence and did not prove the petitioner was the named recipient.
Criteria Discussed
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements
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