Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Pianist (2014): did not establish her prizes were nationally or
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her prizes were nationally or internationally recognized. The director and the AAO found that the petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence, such as media coverage, to demonstrate that the awards she received had the required level of recognition in the field.
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Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
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