Dismissed
O-1B
O-1B Dismissed — Music (2011): did not establish the beneficiary meets the minimum
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary meets the minimum evidentiary requirements for an O-1B visa. The original director determined that the petitioner submitted evidence to satisfy only one of the six evidentiary criteria, whereas the regulations require meeting at least three. The AAO upheld this finding, concluding the evidence was insufficient to establish the beneficiary's extraordinary ability in the arts.
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Major National Or International Awards Or Prizes Lead Or Starring Participant In Distinguished Productions/Events National Or International Recognition Through Published Materials Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Major Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes Significant Recognition From Experts Or Organizations High Salary Or Other Substantial Remuneration
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