Dismissed
O-1A
O-1A Dismissed — Investment (2024): did not establish written advisory opinion from an
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide the required written advisory opinion from an appropriate consulting entity. The submitted letters did not meet regulatory requirements, and new evidence submitted on appeal was not considered. The petitioner also failed to establish that the beneficiary met the required number of evidentiary criteria to demonstrate extraordinary ability.
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Advisory Opinion Major Internationally Recognized Award Published Material About The Beneficiary Scholarly Articles Critical/Essential Employment
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