dismissed O-1B Case: Ballet
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, a ballet instructor, meets the standard of distinction for O-1B classification. Although the beneficiary had a notable past career as a dancer, the AAO found the evidence insufficient to satisfy at least three of the required regulatory criteria, noting deficiencies in documentation for published materials and a lack of evidence for future distinguished roles.
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