dismissed O-1B Case: Music
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, a bagpiper, met the criteria for an alien of extraordinary ability. The evidence submitted, such as invitations to local cultural events, did not prove the beneficiary performed in a lead or starring role, nor did it establish that the events or organizations had a distinguished reputation. Furthermore, a single evaluation letter was deemed insufficient to demonstrate significant recognition from experts in the field.
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