dismissed O-1B Case: Ballroom Dance
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary had achieved the required level of distinction or sustained national or international acclaim in the field of competitive ballroom dancing. The AAO determined that the beneficiary's awards, many of which were in the lower-tier "Rising Star" class, were not significant national or international prizes. Furthermore, her placements in major competitions were not high enough to demonstrate she was renowned, leading, or well-known in her field.
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