Dismissed
O-1B
O-1B Dismissed — Dance (2015): did not establish the beneficiary, a dancer, met the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary, a dancer, met the evidentiary criteria for an alien of extraordinary ability. The director found the petitioner failed to meet the 'major awards' criterion or at least three of the six alternative criteria. The AAO agreed, finding that the evidence did not demonstrate that the beneficiary performed in a lead or starring role, or that the productions themselves had a distinguished reputation, noting her work was primarily at a student level or as an ensemble member.
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Nominated For Or Recipient Of Significant National Or International Awards Performed As A Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events With A Distinguished Reputation
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