Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Pianist (2009): did not establish the sustained national or international
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the EB-1A classification. The AAO clarified that a prior O-1 nonimmigrant visa approval is not sufficient, as the O-1 standard of 'distinction' for artists is a lesser standard than the EB-1A requirement to be at the very top of the field.
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Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Meeting At Least Three Of The Ten Regulatory Criteria
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