Dismissed
O-1B
O-1B Dismissed — Culinary Arts: did not establish the beneficiary, a pastry chef, met the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, a pastry chef, met the standards for extraordinary ability. The director found the awards presented were not significant, as they were from over 15 years prior, in junior categories, or for participation rather than victory. The petitioner also failed to provide sufficient evidence of the beneficiary performing in a lead/starring role, having published material about his achievements, or serving in a critical role for distinguished organizations.
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Awards/Prizes Lead/Starring Participant Published Material/Reviews Lead/Starring/Critical Role
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