dismissed O-1B Case: Music
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The AAO found that while the beneficiary performed in a lead role, there was no evidence that the productions or events had a distinguished reputation. Additionally, the submitted published materials were determined to be brief mentions rather than significant critical reviews establishing national or international recognition.
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