Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Percussionist (2020): the AAO concluded the petitioner failed to satisfy the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO concluded the petitioner failed to satisfy the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO found that participation on Grammy-nominated albums was not a personal award to the petitioner, other submitted awards were local or unsubstantiated, and endorsement contracts and membership in LARAS did not qualify as memberships in associations requiring outstanding achievements.
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Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
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