Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Opera (2022): did not establish eligibility for at least three of the ten
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. The Director had found the petitioner met two criteria, but the petitioner failed on appeal to establish eligibility for the contested criteria of 'published material' and 'leading or critical roles'. Specifically, the AAO found that the submitted articles were not substantially about the petitioner, but rather were reviews of performances in which he was mentioned only briefly.
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Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Individual In Professional Or Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Or Establishments Comparable Evidence
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