dismissed O-1B Case: Dance
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the criteria for an alien with extraordinary ability in the arts. The AAO determined that nomination to a national dance team was not a significant award and found the evidence insufficient to demonstrate that the beneficiary performed in a lead/starring role, achieved national recognition through published materials, or held a critical role for distinguished organizations.
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