dismissed
O-1B
dismissed O-1B Case: Music
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a restaurant and music venue, failed to establish that the beneficiary qualified as an alien of extraordinary ability in the arts. The director determined, and the AAO agreed, that the evidence submitted was insufficient to prove the beneficiary's achievements and recognition met the high level of 'distinction' required by the regulations.
Criteria Discussed
8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(A) - Major Awards 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(B)(1) - Lead/Starring In Distinguished Productions/Events 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(B)(2) - National/International Recognition/Reviews 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(B)(3) - Lead/Starring/Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(B)(4) - Commercial Or Critical Success 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(B)(5) - Recognition From Experts/Organizations 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(B)(6) - High Salary 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(C) - Comparable Evidence
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