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. The evidence, specifically a fourth prize from an age-restricted competition, was not sufficient to demonstrate that the petitioner had risen to the very top of their field. The petitioner also failed to prove that the award was a nationally or internationally recognized prize for excellence.
Criteria Discussed
Prizes Or Awards
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