Dismissed
O-1A
O-1A Dismissed — Culinary Business (2021): did not establish the beneficiary met the minimum
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary met the minimum evidentiary criteria for O-1A classification. The AAO found that the evidence submitted, such as a 2007 tourism award, was insufficient to establish that the beneficiary had received nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence in her field.
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Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material Judging The Work Of Others Comparable Evidence
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