Dismissed
O-1B
O-1B Dismissed — Music (2004): the appeal was intended to be dismissed due to a finding of
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Decision Summary
The appeal was intended to be dismissed due to a finding of fraud. The petitioner submitted a no-objection letter purportedly from the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA), which was determined to be fraudulent after CIS contacted the organization. This willful misrepresentation cast doubt on the reliability of all evidence submitted in support of the petition.
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Consultation With A Peer Group Willful Misrepresentation/Fraud
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