Dismissed
O-1A
O-1A Dismissed — Dance (2024): did not establish the beneficiary met at least three of the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The AAO withdrew the Director's finding on the judging criterion, stating that holding a judging credential does not prove actual participation as a judge. Evidence for original contributions of major significance was also found insufficient, as promotional materials for a show did not establish its major impact on the field.
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Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Published Material About The Beneficiary
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