Dismissed
O-1B
O-1B Dismissed — Hairstyling (2018): did not establish sufficient evidence to meet the required
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the required criteria for extraordinary ability. The AAO concluded that the evidence did not demonstrate the beneficiary performed as a lead or starring participant in productions or events with a distinguished reputation, a key criterion under discussion. Ultimately, the AAO found that the beneficiary had not satisfied any of the evidentiary criteria under review.
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Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events Significant Recognition For Achievements
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