dismissed
O-1A
dismissed O-1A Case: Science
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Decision Summary
The director initially denied the petition because the beneficiary is statutorily ineligible to petition for himself for an O-1 visa. The AAO summarily dismissed the appeal because the petitioner failed to specifically identify an erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact in the director's decision, as required by regulation.
Criteria Discussed
Statutory Ineligibility For Self-Petitioning Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Fact
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