Dismissed
O-1B
O-1B Dismissed — Motion Picture And Television (2023): did not establish the beneficiary met at least three of the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The AAO found the evidence insufficient to prove the beneficiary would perform in future productions with distinguished reputations, rejecting the argument that an organization's reputation automatically extends to all its future projects. The submitted contracts and articles did not establish the distinguished nature of the prospective work.
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Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events With A Distinguished Reputation National Or International Recognition For Achievements Through Critical Reviews Or Other Published Materials Significant Recognition For Achievements From Organizations, Critics, Government Agencies, Or Other Recognized Experts
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