Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Performing Arts (2005): did not establish sustained national or international
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined the evidence for the petitioner's awards was insufficient, finding that while one award minimally met the criterion, a second major award ('Golden Mask') was not a main category award and its prestige was not adequately demonstrated. The petitioner failed to meet the requisite number of evidentiary criteria.
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Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements
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