Dismissed
O-1A
O-1A Dismissed — Dance (2012): did not establish the beneficiary, a dance instructor, had
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, a dance instructor, had achieved the sustained national or international acclaim required for this classification. The director initially found that the petitioner only established one of the eight evidentiary criteria. The AAO upheld this decision, concluding the evidence was insufficient to prove the beneficiary was among the small percentage who have risen to the very top of their field.
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Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Employment In A Critical Or Essential Capacity Commanded A High Salary Or Other Remuneration Comparable Evidence
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