dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Music And Composition
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classification. The AAO found the evidence for the 'prizes or awards' criterion was insufficient, as the petitioner did not provide documentation explaining the significance of the awards. The decision also clarified that a prior O-1 approval is not sufficient for an EB-1A petition, as the O-1 classification has a lower evidentiary standard.
Criteria Discussed
Prizes Or Awards
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