dismissed
O-1A
dismissed O-1A Case: Culinary Business
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.
Criteria Discussed
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material Judging The Work Of Others Comparable Evidence
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