dismissed
O-1B
dismissed O-1B Case: Culinary Arts
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the beneficiary met the required number of evidentiary criteria. The AAO found that while the beneficiary worked for a distinguished restaurant, the submitted reviews and articles did not mention him by name, thus failing to establish his individual recognition or his lead role in those events. The AAO concluded that the evidence only satisfied one of the six regulatory criteria.
Criteria Discussed
Lead Or Starring Role In Distinguished Productions/Events National/International Recognition Via Published Material Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Salary Advisory Opinion
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