Dismissed
O-1B
O-1B Dismissed — Music (2023): the petitioner improperly included O-2 beneficiaries on the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner improperly included O-2 beneficiaries on the O-1 petition, which is against regulations. Additionally, the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary had been nominated for or received significant national or international awards, as the evidence provided was deemed unreliable and insufficient to prove the awards' prestige.
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Nomination Or Receipt Of Significant National Or International Awards Proper Filing Of O-2 Beneficiaries On A Separate Petition
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