Dismissed
O-1B
O-1B Dismissed — Culinary Arts (2005): did not establish the beneficiary had achieved the level of
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary had achieved the level of distinction required for the classification. The AAO found that the evidence did not establish the national or international significance of the beneficiary's awards, that his roles were leading or critical, or that his salary was high on a national level. Furthermore, testimonial letters were considered to have low evidentiary value due to being nearly identical.
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Receipt Of Significant National Or International Awards Or Prizes Performed In A Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Significant Recognition For Achievements From Organizations, Critics, Or Other Experts Commanded A High Salary Or Other Substantial Remuneration
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