dismissed
O-1B
dismissed O-1B Case: Flight Instruction
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed primarily for two reasons. First, the director determined that the beneficiary's role as a flight instructor does not qualify as a creative activity or endeavor under the regulatory definition of 'arts.' Second, the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's extraordinary ability, satisfying only one of the required three evidentiary criteria for the O-1B classification.
Criteria Discussed
Definition Of 'Arts' Awards Or Prizes Lead Or Starring Participant Published Materials About Beneficiary Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes Recognition From Experts/Organizations High Salary
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