Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Performing Arts (2009): did not establish the sustained national or international
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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.
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Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
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