Dismissed
O-1B
O-1B Dismissed — Culinary Arts (2023): did not establish the beneficiary met at least three of the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The AAO found that the evidence submitted for the 'lead or starring participant' criterion, such as appreciation letters and certificates, did not meet the regulation's specific requirements for documentation like critical reviews, advertisements, or contracts.
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Awards Lead Or Starring Role Organizations And Establishments Significant Recognition
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