Remanded
O-1A
O-1A Remanded — Martial Arts (2006): the director applied the incorrect legal standard to the
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Decision Summary
The case was remanded because the director applied the incorrect legal standard to the petition. The director used the criteria for an alien with extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry, whereas the AAO determined the correct standard was for an alien with extraordinary ability in athletics. The AAO also withdrew the director's incorrect findings about the petitioner's business location.
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Extraordinary Ability In The Arts Extraordinary Ability In Athletics Extraordinary Achievement In The Motion Picture Or Television Industry
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