Dismissed
O-1A
O-1A Dismissed — Software Development (2010): the director denied the petition because the petitioner did
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Decision Summary
The director denied the petition because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary had received sustained national or international acclaim or had risen to the very top of his field. On appeal, counsel contested the findings on three specific criteria, but the AAO found the evidence insufficient and dismissed the appeal, upholding the director's decision.
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Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Employed In A Critical Or Essential Capacity High Salary Or Other Remuneration
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