dismissed EB-1A Case: Music
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classification. The AAO noted that a prior O-1 nonimmigrant visa approval is not sufficient evidence, as the standard for an O-1 in the arts ('distinction') is significantly lower than the EB-1A standard ('extraordinary ability'). The evidence submitted for the claimed criteria, such as performance reviews in local papers and delegate registration for a conference, was found insufficient to prove the petitioner had risen to the very top of the field.
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