Dismissed
O-1B
O-1B Dismissed — Ceramics (2011): the director initially denied the petition, finding the
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Decision Summary
The director initially denied the petition, finding the petitioner had not demonstrated that the beneficiary, a ceramics artist, met the evidentiary criteria for an alien of extraordinary ability in the arts. Although the petitioner argued on appeal that the beneficiary met multiple criteria, the AAO affirmed the director's decision and dismissed the appeal, concluding the evidence was insufficient to establish the beneficiary's prominence and distinction in the field.
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8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(A) (Awards Or Prizes) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(B)(1) (Lead Or Starring Participant) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(B)(2) (National/International Recognition/Reviews) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(B)(3) (Lead/Starring/Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(B)(4) (Major Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(B)(5) (Significant Recognition From Experts/Organizations) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(B)(6) (High Salary) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(C) (Comparable Evidence)
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