dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Violinist
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that she met the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The AAO found she satisfied two criteria (artistic exhibitions and leading/critical role) but failed to meet a third, specifically concluding that her prizes from youth competitions did not qualify as nationally or internationally recognized awards for excellence.
Criteria Discussed
Prizes Or Awards Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Leading Or Critical Role
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