Dismissed
O-1B
O-1B Dismissed — Music Composition / Screenwriting (2011): did not establish the beneficiary met the high standard for
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the high standard for extraordinary achievement in the motion picture and television industry. The director concluded, and the AAO affirmed, that the evidence did not demonstrate the beneficiary had been nominated for or received a significant award, nor did it satisfy at least three of the six alternative evidentiary criteria required by regulation.
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Nomination For Or Receipt Of Significant National Or International Awards Or Prizes (E.G., Academy Award, Emmy, Grammy) Performed As A Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events With A Distinguished Reputation Achieved National Or International Recognition For Achievements Performed In A Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Record Of Major Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes Significant Recognition For Achievements From Organizations, Critics, Or Experts Commanded A High Salary Or Other Substantial Remuneration
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