Dismissed
O-1B
O-1B Dismissed — Video Production (2008): did not establish the beneficiary met the required
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met the required evidentiary criteria for the O-1 classification. The AAO found that the petitioner's argument regarding the miscategorization of the beneficiary's field (arts vs. motion picture/television) was irrelevant, as the evidentiary criteria for both standards are identical and the petitioner failed to satisfy them.
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Distinction Between 'Extraordinary Ability In The Arts' And 'Extraordinary Achievement In Motion Picture/Television' Nomination For Or Receipt Of A Significant Award Leading Or Starring Participant In Productions/Events Major Media Reviews Or Published Material High Salary Or Remuneration
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