Dismissed
O-1B
O-1B Dismissed — Dance (2010): did not establish the beneficiary's eligibility
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's eligibility. The director initially denied the petition for failing to prove the beneficiary achieved sustained national or international acclaim, determining that the petitioner only met two of the required evidentiary criteria for an alien with extraordinary ability in the arts.
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Awards Or Prizes Lead Or Starring Participant In Distinguished Productions National Or International Recognition Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Major Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes Significant Recognition From Experts High Salary Comparable Evidence
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