Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Music (2024): did not establish he meets at least three of the ten
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that he meets at least three of the ten evidentiary criteria required for the classification. The Director had already credited the petitioner with meeting two criteria (judging and artistic showcases), but the AAO found the evidence submitted for other criteria, specifically 'published materials,' was insufficient to prove the publications were from professional, major trade, or other major media outlets.
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Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Comparable Evidence
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