Dismissed
O-1B
O-1B Dismissed — Animation (2007): the beneficiary's awards were found to be student-level
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary's awards were found to be student-level honors, not indicative of sustained national or international acclaim. Additionally, the beneficiary's contribution to an Emmy-winning program was deemed too limited to qualify as a lead or starring participant, and other claimed international awards lacked evidence of their significance.
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Significant National Or International Awards Or Prizes Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events Which Have A Distinguished Reputation
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