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EB-1AFilm, music, performing artsIndividualDecided 2011Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

Dec082011_01B2203

AwardsNot metFinal meritsNot met

Our summary

A ballet dancer sought EB-1A classification, claiming a one-time achievement through a competition gold medal and at least three regulatory criteria. The AAO held the medal was not a major, internationally recognized award and the record did not show sustained acclaim or top-of-field standing, so it dismissed the appeal.

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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.

What was missing

  • Awards · Gold medal from a defunct competition was not shown to be a major, internationally recognized award.
  • Final merits · Record did not establish sustained acclaim or standing among the small percentage at the very top.

Criteria

CriterionReadingWhy
AwardsNot metGold medal from a defunct competition was not shown to be a major, internationally recognized award.
Final meritsNot metRecord did not establish sustained acclaim or standing among the small percentage at the very top.

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