Dismissed
O-1B
O-1B Dismissed — Culinary Arts (2010): did not establish the beneficiary, an Executive Chef, is an
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary, an Executive Chef, is an alien of extraordinary ability in the culinary arts. The director found the petitioner satisfied only one of the six evidentiary criteria, whereas three are required, and the AAO agreed with this assessment.
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Awards Lead/Starring Role In Productions/Events National/International Recognition Lead/Starring/Critical Role For Organizations Commercial/Critically Acclaimed Successes Significant Recognition From Experts High Salary
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