dismissed EB-1A Case: Music
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The director and the AAO found the evidence submitted for the 'prizes or awards' criterion, concerning awards won in Nepal, was insufficient to demonstrate their national significance. The AAO noted the lack of supporting evidence, such as media coverage, to corroborate the claims made in support letters about the festivals' prestige.
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