dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Music
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the necessary sustained national or international acclaim. The director found that the petitioner's awards were primarily student-level competitions or fellowships, not indicative of acclaim at the very top of the field. Furthermore, the evidence for membership in associations did not demonstrate that the organization required outstanding achievements for entry.
Criteria Discussed
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements
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