dismissed
O-1B
dismissed O-1B Case: Fashion Design
Decision Summary
The director denied the petition because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the standard for extraordinary ability in the arts. Specifically, the petitioner did not prove the beneficiary had received a significant national or international award or, alternatively, met at least three of the six regulatory evidentiary criteria. The AAO affirmed this conclusion and dismissed the appeal.
Criteria Discussed
Significant National Or International Awards Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Published Material About The Beneficiary In Major Media Major Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes Significant Recognition From Experts High Salary
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