dismissed O-1B Case: Culinary Arts
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the requisite three criteria for an O-1B visa. The AAO found the evidence insufficient for the criteria of national/international recognition, performing in a critical role for distinguished organizations, and performing as a lead/starring participant. The director's initial error in citing the 'sustained acclaim' standard was deemed harmless as the correct criteria for 'distinction' in the arts were ultimately applied.
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