Dismissed
O-1A
O-1A Dismissed — Yachting (2005): did not establish the beneficiary met the evidentiary
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the evidentiary criteria for an O-1A visa. The AAO determined that the evidence submitted, such as a Master Class IV certificate, brief mentions in trade publications, and general testimonial letters, was insufficient to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or prove that the beneficiary was at the very top of the yachting industry.
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Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Critical Or Essential Capacity
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