Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Music (2009): did not establish sustained national or international
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The director determined the petitioner met only one of the required three criteria, and on appeal, the AAO found that the evidence submitted for the 'prizes or awards' criterion, such as certificates of appreciation, did not qualify as nationally or internationally recognized prizes for excellence.
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Prizes Or Awards Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
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