dismissed
O-1B
dismissed O-1B Case: Acting
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to satisfy at least three of the required criteria. The AAO found the evidence for the 'lead or starring role' criterion did not prove the beneficiary's roles were prominent or that the productions had a distinguished reputation. For the 'national or international recognition' criterion, the petitioner failed to submit the required critical reviews or published materials from major media.
Criteria Discussed
Evidence That The Alien Has Performed, And Will Perform, Services As A Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events Which Have A Distinguished Reputation Evidence That The Alien Has Achieved National Or International Recognition For Achievements Evidenced By Critical Reviews Or Other Published Materials By Or About The Individual In Major Newspapers, Trade Journals, Magazines, Or Other Publications
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