Dismissed
O-1B
O-1B Dismissed — Music (2014): the director denied the petition, finding the petitioner
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Decision Summary
The director denied the petition, finding the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary qualified as an alien of extraordinary ability in the arts by meeting the required evidentiary criteria. The appeal was dismissed because no new brief or evidence was submitted to overcome the director's findings and demonstrate the beneficiary's prominence in the field.
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Awards Or Prizes Lead Or Starring Role In Distinguished Productions National Or International Recognition Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Major Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes Significant Recognition From Experts High Salary Comparable Evidence
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