dismissed
O-1B
dismissed O-1B Case: Art
Decision Summary
The director denied the petition, concluding the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's extraordinary ability in the arts by not meeting the major award criterion or at least three of the six alternative criteria. On appeal, the petitioner argued the director's standards were too narrow but submitted no additional evidence, leading the AAO to dismiss the appeal.
Criteria Discussed
Major Awards National Or International Recognition Significant Recognition From Experts High Salary
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