dismissed
O-1B
dismissed O-1B Case: Horse Training
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the AAO found that the beneficiary's work of training 'cutting' horses for competition does not qualify as a 'field of creative activity or endeavor' under the definition of 'arts' for the O-1B category. The AAO also noted that the director had found the petitioner failed to meet any of the specific evidentiary criteria, and the petitioner did not submit a promised brief or additional evidence on appeal.
Criteria Discussed
(A) Nomination Or Receipt Of Significant Awards (B)(1) Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions/Events (B)(2) National Or International Recognition/Reviews (B)(3) Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations (B)(4) Major Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes (B)(5) Significant Recognition From Experts (B)(6) High Salary Or Other Remuneration (C) Comparable Evidence Definition Of 'Arts' Under 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Ii)
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