Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Performing Arts (2006): did not establish they met the criterion for nationally or
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish they met the criterion for nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards. The AAO found that the submitted evidence of awards was deficient because many documents lacked certified translations, were youth or student awards not comparable to professional achievements, reflected only local recognition, or were merely acknowledgements of participation rather than awards for excellence.
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Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
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