Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Music (2012): did not establish sustained national or international
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the necessary sustained national or international acclaim by not submitting qualifying evidence under at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. The AAO noted that a prior O-1 nonimmigrant visa approval does not guarantee eligibility for the immigrant classification, as the O-1 standard for artists ('distinction') is significantly less stringent than the EB-1A standard ('extraordinary ability').
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At Least Three Of Ten Criteria Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Distinction From O-1 Visa Standard
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