dismissed
O-1A
dismissed O-1A Case: Bodybuilding
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because a prior, related petition approval had been revoked due to fraud. The Director determined that the petitioner was a shell company formed solely to file the petition and that the employment agreement was fraudulent. Evidence showed the beneficiary was not employed under the stated terms, engaged in self-employment, and did not receive the promised salary or health insurance.
Criteria Discussed
Contract Itinerary Awards Memberships Published Material About The Beneficiary High Salary
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