Dismissed
O-1B
O-1B Dismissed — Culinary Arts: did not establish the beneficiary's extraordinary ability
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's extraordinary ability. The beneficiary's awards were deemed insignificant as they were won over 15 years ago and some were in junior categories. The petitioner also failed to provide sufficient evidence of the beneficiary performing in a lead, starring, or critical role for distinguished organizations, or that he had achieved national or international recognition through published materials.
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Awards Or Prizes Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions/Events National/International Recognition Via Published Materials Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
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