dismissed O-1B Case: Ballet
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary, a ballet dancer, met the evidentiary criteria for an alien of extraordinary ability in the arts. The AAO found that while the beneficiary was mentioned in some reviews, the evidence was insufficient to prove she played starring roles in productions of distinguished reputation, received national recognition in major media, or held a critical role for distinguished organizations. Testimonials were also found to be lacking in detail and corroborating evidence.
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