Dismissed
O-1B
O-1B Dismissed — Sound Design (2005): did not establish the beneficiary qualifies as an alien
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary qualifies as an alien with extraordinary ability in the arts. The evidence provided, such as untranslated articles, testimonials from immediate colleagues, and insufficient salary information, did not meet the required regulatory criteria to prove the beneficiary had achieved a high level of distinction in his field.
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Awards Or Prizes Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events National Or International Recognition Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Organizations Major Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes Significant Recognition From Experts (Testimonials) High Salary
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