Dismissed
O-1A
O-1A Dismissed — Horse Training (2013): the director denied the petition, finding that the
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Decision Summary
The director denied the petition, finding that the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, an Arabian horse trainer, has sustained national or international acclaim and is at the very top of the field. The AAO dismissed the appeal, agreeing with the director's conclusion that the petitioner had not demonstrated that the beneficiary meets the evidentiary criteria for an O-1 alien with extraordinary ability in athletics.
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Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Employment In A Critical Or Essential Capacity Commanded A High Salary Or Other Remuneration
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