Sustained
O-1A
O-1A Sustained — Coffee Industry (2009): the director denied the petition, concluding that the
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Decision Summary
The director denied the petition, concluding that the beneficiary did not meet any of the evidentiary criteria for extraordinary ability. The AAO disagreed, finding that the petitioner had submitted sufficient evidence to establish that the beneficiary met at least three of the required criteria, particularly noting the director undervalued the beneficiary's win at the World Barista Championship.
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Major Internationally Recognized Award Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
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