Dismissed
O-1B
O-1B Dismissed — Dance (2015): did not establish the beneficiary's extraordinary ability
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's extraordinary ability in the arts. The evidence provided, including a third-place finish in a dance competition, was found insufficient to meet the criterion for significant national or international awards. The petitioner did not demonstrate that the competition was restricted to elite dancers or that the award was a significant prize recognized in the field.
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8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(A) (Significant National Or International Awards Or Prizes) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(B)(1) (Leading Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(B)(2) (National Or International Recognition For Achievements) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(B)(3) (Leading, Starring, Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(B)(4) (Record Of Major Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(B)(5) (Significant Recognition For Achievements From Organizations/Experts) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(B)(6) (High Salary Or Other Substantial Remuneration)
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