Dismissed
O-1B
O-1B Dismissed — Ballet: did not establish the beneficiary meets the standard of
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary meets the standard of 'distinction' required for an alien of extraordinary ability in the arts. Although the beneficiary had a distinguished past career as a ballet dancer, the evidence submitted was insufficient to meet at least three of the required regulatory criteria, failing to establish future starring roles and providing incomplete documentation for media recognition.
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Awards Or Prizes Lead Or Starring Participant National Or International Recognition Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role Major Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes Significant Recognition From Experts High Salary Comparable Evidence
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