Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Performing Arts: did not establish the sustained national or international
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim necessary for the classification. The petitioner's primary claim, receipt of an Awit Award, was rejected because it was deemed a national award from the Philippines, not a major, internationally recognized one. Furthermore, there was insufficient evidence to prove that the petitioner himself, rather than other members of his group, was the actual recipient of the award.
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Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
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