dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Performing Arts
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classification. The AAO also clarified that a prior O-1 nonimmigrant visa approval does not guarantee approval for an immigrant petition, as the standards are different and less stringent for the nonimmigrant category, particularly for artists.
Criteria Discussed
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
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