dismissed
O-1A
dismissed O-1A Case: Dance
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary had achieved sustained national or international acclaim as an alien of extraordinary ability in athletics. The director initially determined that the evidence did not satisfy the regulatory criteria, and the AAO upheld this decision, concluding the beneficiary did not demonstrate they were among the small percentage at the very top of their field.
Criteria Discussed
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 Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Critical Or Essential Employment High Salary Or Other Remuneration Comparable Evidence
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