Dismissed
O-1B
O-1B Dismissed — Art: did not establish standing as a qualified agent or employer
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a sole proprietor and art collector, failed to establish standing as a qualified agent or employer eligible to file an O-1 petition. The director initially denied the petition on this basis, and the petitioner's appeal did not overcome the finding that they were not an 'established agent' in the business of representing artists, as required by regulation.
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Petitioner Standing Agent Requirements Employer Requirements Contract Requirements Itinerary Requirements
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