Dismissed
O-1A
O-1A Dismissed — Dog Handling (2005): did not establish a mandatory consultation from a peer
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide a mandatory consultation from a peer group or expert organization. Additionally, the appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific errors of law or fact in the director's original decision, instead arguing unsuccessfully that the dog's achievements should be vicariously applied to the beneficiary.
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Extraordinary Ability Consultation Requirement Summary Dismissal For Failure To Identify Error
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