dismissed EB-1A Case: Music
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the evidence for the prizes and awards criterion was insufficient to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The director found the submitted awards were for local recognition, simple participation, or from competitions restricted to 'young' musicians. These were not considered indicative of having risen to the very top of the field of endeavor as a whole.
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