Dismissed
O-1A
O-1A Dismissed — Business (2006): did not establish the beneficiary met the evidentiary
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met the evidentiary criteria for an alien of extraordinary ability. The AAO found the submitted evidence, such as certificates for language programs and general letters of support, did not satisfy the requirements for awards, qualifying memberships, major contributions, or any other listed criterion. The petitioner also failed to establish that the employing organization had a distinguished reputation or that the beneficiary commanded a high salary.
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Awards Membership Published Material About The Alien Judging Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Critical/Essential Role High Salary Comparable Evidence
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