Dismissed
O-1B
O-1B Dismissed — Culinary Arts (2005): the petitioner's evidence was insufficient to establish the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's evidence was insufficient to establish the beneficiary's extraordinary ability. The decision found that the significance of the beneficiary's awards was not documented, the evidence for a lead or critical role was unpersuasive, and the salary analysis was too geographically restrictive to prove high remuneration on a national level.
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Awards Or Prizes Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role Significant Recognition For Achievements High Salary Or Other Remuneration
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