dismissed O-1B Case: Culinary Arts
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the required three evidentiary criteria. While the Director agreed that the beneficiary met the criteria for having a leading/critical role and a high salary, the petitioner did not successfully demonstrate on appeal that the beneficiary met any additional criteria, such as performing as a lead or starring participant in events with a distinguished reputation.
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