Dismissed
O-1B
O-1B Dismissed — Music (2021): did not establish the beneficiary met the required minimum
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria for extraordinary ability in the arts. The AAO concurred with the Director's denial, finding the evidence for criteria like 'published materials' did not establish that the publications constituted major media or that the beneficiary had achieved the necessary level of recognition.
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Receipt Of Significant National Or International Awards Or Prizes Lead Or Starring Participant In Distinguished Productions Or Events National Or International Recognition For Achievements (Published Materials) Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Major Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Success Significant Recognition For Achievements High Salary Or Other Substantial Remuneration
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