dismissed EB-1A Case: Music Production
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The AAO found that while the petitioner did meet the criterion for published material, he did not meet the criteria for lesser awards, membership in associations, or display at artistic showcases. Specifically, certificates for participation on award-winning albums were not considered personal awards, and membership in the Recording Academies was not shown to require outstanding achievements judged by experts.
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