remanded
O-1A
remanded O-1A Case: Boxing
Decision Summary
The appeal was remanded due to a procedural error by the director. The AAO found that the director denied the petition for insufficient evidence without first issuing a Request for Evidence (RFE) or a Notice of Intent to Deny that addressed the specific evidentiary deficiencies related to the beneficiary's qualifications, which is contrary to the regulations.
Criteria Discussed
Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Major Media 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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