Dismissed
O-1B
O-1B Dismissed — Music (2018): did not establish the beneficiary met the evidentiary
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the beneficiary met the evidentiary criteria for an O-1 visa. The submitted awards were not proven to be significant national or international prizes, and the documentation contained unresolved inconsistencies. Furthermore, the evidence provided did not establish that the beneficiary performed as a lead or starring participant in productions or events with a distinguished reputation.
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Significant National Or International Awards Or Prizes Leading Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events With A Distinguished Reputation
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