Dismissed
O-1A
O-1A Dismissed — Business (2014): did not establish the beneficiary qualifies as an alien of
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary qualifies as an alien of extraordinary ability. The director initially found that the evidence satisfied only two of the eight regulatory criteria, whereas a minimum of three is required. The AAO concurred, concluding the petitioner had not submitted sufficient probative evidence to meet the plain language requirements of at least three criteria.
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Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Employment In A Critical Or Essential Capacity High Salary Or Other Remuneration Comparable Evidence
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