Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Music (2008): did not establish the submitted prizes and awards met the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the submitted prizes and awards met the standard for national or international recognition. The AAO determined the evidence lacked information on the significance of the festivals, many awards were regional in scope or for participation rather than excellence, and some documentation was insufficient or lacked required translations.
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Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
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