Dismissed
O-1B
O-1B Dismissed — Culinary Arts (2010): the director denied the petition, finding the petitioner
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Decision Summary
The director denied the petition, finding the petitioner had only established one of the required evidentiary criteria to prove the beneficiary, a chef, had extraordinary ability in the culinary arts. The AAO affirmed this decision, dismissing the appeal because the evidence submitted was insufficient to demonstrate that the beneficiary possessed the high level of achievement and recognition defined as 'distinction' for the O-1B classification.
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Awards Or Prizes Lead Or Starring Participant National Or International Recognition Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role Major Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes Significant Recognition From Experts High Salary
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