Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Music (2017): did not establish a one-time achievement, as the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a pop singer, failed to demonstrate a one-time achievement, as the international festival award he received was not proven to be a major, internationally recognized award comparable to an Oscar or Nobel Prize. The petitioner also failed to meet the lesser awards criterion, as the submitted certificates and diplomas lacked supporting documentation to establish they were nationally or internationally recognized for excellence in the field.
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One-Time Achievement (Major Award) Awards Membership
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