Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Pianist (2009): did not establish the prizes won were nationally or
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prizes won were nationally or internationally recognized. The AAO found that one competition occurred after the filing date and could not be considered. For the other awards, the petitioner did not provide sufficient objective evidence beyond testimonial letters and a Wikipedia entry to prove their significance and prestige.
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Documentation Of The Alien'S Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor.
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