Dismissed
O-2
O-2 Dismissed — Music (2006): did not establish the beneficiary's duties were an integral
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's duties were an integral part of the O-1 alien's performance or that the beneficiary possessed critical skills not held by a U.S. worker. Additionally, the petitioner failed to provide evidence that the principal O-1 alien had an approved petition, which is a prerequisite for an O-2 beneficiary.
Criteria Discussed
Integral Part Of The Performance Critical Skills And Experience Skills Not Of A General Nature Contingent On O-1 Alien'S Approved Status
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