dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Violinist
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate extraordinary ability by meeting the high evidentiary standard. The AAO determined the petitioner did not provide evidence of a one-time major achievement or prove they met at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. A prior O-1B approval was deemed insufficient as it requires a lower standard ('distinction') than the EB-1A classification.
Criteria Discussed
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Distinction Between O-1B And Eb-1A Standards Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Or Prizes
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