Dismissed
O-1B
O-1B Dismissed — Indian Classical Music (2013): did not establish sufficient evidence to support its claims
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Decision Summary
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to support its claims. The petitioner mentioned an award but failed to establish it was a significant national or international prize comparable to a Grammy. The petitioner also claimed media coverage existed but did not submit it, and assertions without documentary evidence are insufficient to meet the burden of proof.
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Awards Or Prizes Published Material About The Alien High Salary Or Other Remuneration Comparable Evidence
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