dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Piano
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required evidentiary criteria. The AAO determined that the prizes the petitioner won were from local or municipal competitions aimed at discovering young talent, and the evidence did not establish that these awards were nationally or internationally recognized for excellence in the field.
Criteria Discussed
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material In Professional Or Major Media
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