dismissed EB-1A Case: Music
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a musician, failed to demonstrate the sustained national or international acclaim required for an alien of extraordinary ability. The director and the AAO concluded that the petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence to meet at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. The decision also clarified that the petitioner's prior approval for an O-1 nonimmigrant visa does not guarantee eligibility for the EB-1A immigrant visa, as the latter has a significantly higher legal standard.
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