dismissed
O-1B
dismissed O-1B Case: Culinary Arts
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the evidence submitted did not establish that the beneficiary's second-place finish in a national championship was a significant national or international award. The petitioner also failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet other criteria, such as performing in a leading or starring role or having achieved national recognition through published materials about the beneficiary.
Criteria Discussed
Awards Leading Or Starring Role Published Materials/Critical Reviews High Salary
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