dismissed
O-1A
dismissed O-1A Case: Athletics
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the evidentiary criteria. The evidence submitted for the 'published material' criterion was insufficient, as the articles were either not about the beneficiary or not from major media. Similarly, the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary served in a 'critical or essential capacity', lacking specific details about his role and importance within the organizations.
Criteria Discussed
Published Material In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Major Media About The Alien Evidence That The Alien Has Been Employed In A Critical Or Essential Capacity For Organizations And Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation Comparable Evidence
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