Dismissed
O-1B
O-1B Dismissed — Culinary Arts (2005): did not establish the beneficiary, a chef, met the required
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, a chef, met the required evidentiary criteria for an alien of extraordinary ability in the arts. Although the director initially applied the wrong legal standard ('sustained acclaim' instead of 'distinction'), the AAO deemed this a harmless error. The petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence for national/international recognition, performance in a lead/starring role, or serving in a critical role for distinguished organizations.
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Lead Or Starring Participant In Distinguished Productions Or Events National Or International Recognition Through Published Materials Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
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