Dismissed
O-1A
O-1A Dismissed — Bodybuilding (2022): the original approval was revoked due to gross error and
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the original approval was revoked due to gross error and misrepresentation. USCIS investigations found that the petitioner was a shell company created solely to file the petition and that the employment agreement was fraudulent. The beneficiary was not employed under the stated terms, was engaging in unauthorized self-employment, and was earning significantly less than the proffered salary.
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