dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Music
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found that the petitioner's awards were of local or institutional significance rather than nationally recognized, provided no evidence of memberships in associations requiring outstanding achievement, and the articles submitted were not from major media with significant national distribution.
Criteria Discussed
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
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