Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Music Management: did not establish the sustained national or international
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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 found the evidence for the 'awards' criterion insufficient, noting that nominations, a plaque from a record label, and awards won by the groups the petitioner managed did not qualify as personal, nationally recognized awards. Although the director erred in analyzing the 'leading or critical role' criterion, this was not prejudicial as the petitioner did not meet the overall high standard.
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Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations With A Distinguished Reputation
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