dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Performing Arts And Stage Design
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his awards were nationally or internationally recognized for excellence. The AAO found the submitted prizes to be student-level, local in scope, or from contests with a large percentage of winners, and concluded they did not establish the sustained acclaim required for the classification.
Criteria Discussed
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
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