Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Performing Arts (2009): did not establish sufficient evidence to meet the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the regulatory criteria for an alien of extraordinary ability. The AAO concurred with the director's findings that the submitted awards were merely certificates of appreciation rather than for excellence, and the evidence of membership did not demonstrate that the association required outstanding achievements of its members. Consequently, the petitioner did not establish the necessary sustained national or international acclaim.
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Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien
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