Dismissed
O-1A
O-1A Dismissed — Broadcast Engineering: did not establish the beneficiary met the required minimum
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria to prove sustained national or international acclaim. While the high salary criterion was met, the AAO found the evidence for membership in qualifying associations, original contributions of major significance, and employment in a critical capacity to be insufficient. The testimonials were from close colleagues and did not establish the beneficiary's broader impact or indispensability in the field.
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Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Original Scientific, Scholarly, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Employed In A Critical Or Essential Capacity For Distinguished Organizations Commanded A High Salary Or Other Remuneration
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