dismissed
O-1A
dismissed O-1A Case: Bodybuilding
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The appeal was dismissed because the original approval was revoked due to gross error and misrepresentation.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.
Criteria Discussed
Awards Memberships Published Material High Salary
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