dismissed
O-2
dismissed O-2 Case: Horse Training
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the associated O-1 petition for the principal alien athlete was also denied. The approval of an O-2 petition is contingent upon the status of the O-1 alien. As there was no approved O-1 alien for the beneficiary to support, the O-2 petition could not be approved.
Criteria Discussed
Must Accompany An Approved O-1 Alien Provides Essential Support Integral Part Of The Performance Critical Skills And Experience
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