dismissed
O-1A
dismissed O-1A Case: Business
Decision Summary
The director denied the petition, finding the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary had sustained national or international acclaim or met at least three of the eight evidentiary criteria. The AAO dismissed the appeal, agreeing that the evidence was insufficient to demonstrate that the beneficiary is one of the small percentage who has risen to the very top of the field of business.
Criteria Discussed
Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Major Media About The Alien Participation On A Panel, Or Individually As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles In Professional Journals Or Other Major Media Employment In A Critical Or Essential Capacity For Organizations And Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation Commanded A High Salary Or Will Command A High Salary Or Other Remuneration For Services
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