Dismissed
O-1A
O-1A Dismissed — Business (2014): the petitioner incorrectly filed for an O-1A visa (for
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner incorrectly filed for an O-1A visa (for business, science, etc.) but then argued on appeal that the lower O-1B standard (for arts) should have been applied. The AAO affirmed the director's determination that the beneficiary's role as a Creative Director at a marketing firm falls under the business category, and the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the appropriate O-1A standard.
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Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Critical Or Essential Capacity High Salary Or Other Remuneration Comparable Evidence
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