Dismissed
O-1A
O-1A Dismissed — Acupuncture (2007): the case was rendered moot
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the case was rendered moot. Subsequent to the O-1 petition filing, a separate immigrant petition (Form I-140) and the beneficiary's application to adjust status (Form I-485) were approved, making the beneficiary a lawful permanent resident. Therefore, further pursuit of the nonimmigrant O-1 visa was unnecessary.
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Sustained National Or International Acclaim Mootness Due To Adjustment Of Status
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