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dismissed
O-1A
Soccer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary cr...
Consultation Requirement Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Critical Or Essential Capacity
dismissed
O-1A
Business/Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary cr...
Awards Memberships Critical/Essential Capacity
dismissed
O-1B
Dance Choreography
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO determined the beneficiary's dance competition awards were not significant national or internationa...
Nomination Or Receipt Of Significant National Or International Awards Lead Or Starring Role In Productions Or Events National Or International Recognition For Achievements Significant Recognition For Achievements From Organizations, Critics, Government Agencies, Or Other Recognized Experts
dismissed
O-1B
Culinary Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary crit...
Lead Or Starring Role National Or International Recognition For Achievements
dismissed
O-1B
Drama And Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met the minimum of three required evidentiary cri...
Lead Or Starring Participant In Distinguished Productions Or Events National Or International Recognition For Achievements Significant National Or International Awards Or Prizes Major Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes
dismissed
O-1A
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the evidence provided for the beneficiary's award did not establish that it was a nationally or internation...
Prizes Or Awards High Salary Judging The Work Of Others Comparable Evidence
dismissed
O-1A
Squash
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide new facts or evidence to justify reopening, and...
Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award At Least Three Of Eight Evidentiary Criteria
dismissed
O-1A
Boxing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met the required number of evidentiary criteria f...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Published Material Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance Comparable Evidence
dismissed
O-1B
Motion Picture And Television
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary cr...
Significant National Or International Awards Lead Or Starring Participant National Or International Recognition High Salary
dismissed
O-1A
Physiotherapy
The appeal was dismissed because the matter was considered moot. The petitioner had filed another nonimmigrant petition for the same benefic...
Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award At Least Three Of Eight Possible Forms Of Documentation
dismissed
O-1A
Investment
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide the required written advisory opinion from an appropriate consulting entit...
Advisory Opinion Major Internationally Recognized Award Published Material About The Beneficiary Scholarly Articles Critical/Essential Employment
dismissed
O-1B
Ballroom Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petition's approval was revoked due to a 'gross error.' A new petitioner/employer was improperly substi...
Extraordinary Ability In The Arts (Distinction) Significant National Or International Awards Or Prizes At Least Three Of Six Evidentiary Categories Change Of Employer Grounds For Revocation (Gross Error)
dismissed
O-1B
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the beneficiary met at least three regulatory criteria. Specifically, ...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events With A Distinguished Reputation National Or International Recognition For Achievements Through Published Materials
dismissed
O-1A
Management Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the required minimum of three evidentiary crite...
Published Material About The Beneficiary Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
O-1A
Investment And Marketing
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed primarily because they were filed untimely, 77 days after the decision was mailed. The p...
Timeliness Of Motion To Reopen/Reconsider Requirements For Motion To Reopen Requirements For Motion To Reconsider Summary Dismissal Of Appeal
dismissed
O-1B
Culinary
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior AAO decision was based on an incorrect appl...
Nomination For Or Receipt Of A Significant National Or International Award Submission Of At Least Three Forms Of Documentation
dismissed
O-1B
Motion Picture
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the mandatory consultation requirement for a motion picture production. The p...
Consultation Requirement
dismissed
O-1A
Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary criteri...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Published Material About The Beneficiary
dismissed
O-1A
Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met the required minimum of three evidentiary cri...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Critical Or Essential Role Published Material Major Internationally Recognized Award
dismissed
O-1A
Tennis Coach
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide a valid, executed employment contract as required by regulation. The petit...
Contract Requirement Itinerary/Events Requirement Advisory Opinion
dismissed
O-1B
Culinary Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary met the minimum of three evidentiary criteria for extraordin...
8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(A) - Awards 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(B)(1) - Lead Or Starring Role 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(B)(2) - Published Materials About The Beneficiary 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(B)(4) - Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(B)(5) - Significant Recognition
dismissed
O-1B
Interior Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary crit...
Lead Or Starring Participant Published Materials In Major Media Significant Recognition Critical Or Essential Role Commercial Success (Comparable Evidence) High Salary
dismissed
O-1B
Photography
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met the required number of evidentiary criteria. ...
Leading Or Starring Role In Productions/Events Published Materials About The Beneficiary Major Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes Significant Recognition From Organizations/Experts High Salary Or Other Remuneration
remanded
O-1A
Equestrian Athletics
The decision was remanded because the Director improperly concluded that the Beneficiary's occupation as a showjumping horse groom was not w...
Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Published Material About The Beneficiary Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Comparable Evidence
dismissed
O-1B
Culinary Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary criteria for extraordinary ability in the arts. The Director ...
Awards Or Prizes Published Material Lead Or Starring Role
dismissed
O-1A
Software Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's original scientific contributions were of major s...
Original Scientific, Scholarly, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
O-1B
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the claimed criteria. The AAO affirmed the dir...
Lead Or Starring Participant National Or International Recognition / Critical Reviews Comparable Evidence
dismissed
O-1A
Automotive Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the minimum of three evidentiary criteria. Alth...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Published Material About The Beneficiary Judging The Work Of Others Membership In Associations Original Contributions Final Merits Determination
dismissed
O-1B
Hairstyling
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary crit...
Lead Or Starring Role In Distinguished Productions/Events National/International Recognition Via Published Materials
dismissed
O-1B
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner improperly included O-2 beneficiaries on the O-1 petition, which is against regulations. Add...
Nomination Or Receipt Of Significant National Or International Awards Proper Filing Of O-2 Beneficiaries On A Separate Petition
dismissed
O-1A
Hockey
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the beneficiary met the required number of evidentiary criteria. Evide...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Original Scientific, Scholarly, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed
O-1A
Animal Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish they qualified as a U.S. agent under regulatory definitions. The petitio...
U.S. Agent Requirements Advisory Opinion Requirement Major Internationally Recognized Award Evidentiary Criteria (3 Of 8) Itinerary
dismissed
O-1B
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the minimum of three evidentiary criteria requi...
Awards Or Prizes Lead Or Starring Role In Productions/Events Critical Role For Organizations Significant Recognition For Achievements
dismissed
O-1B
Culinary Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary met the evidentiary criteria for extraordinary abilit...
Significant National Or International Award Leading Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments Significant Recognition For Achievements
dismissed
O-1A
Bodybuilding
The appeal was dismissed because a prior, related petition approval had been revoked due to fraud. The Director determined that the petition...
Contract Itinerary Awards Memberships Published Material About The Beneficiary High Salary
dismissed
O-1B
Culinary Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary crit...
Awards Lead Or Starring Role Organizations And Establishments Significant Recognition
dismissed
O-1B
Motion Picture And Television
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary cr...
Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events With A Distinguished Reputation National Or International Recognition For Achievements Through Critical Reviews Or Other Published Materials Significant Recognition For Achievements From Organizations, Critics, Government Agencies, Or Other Recognized Experts
remanded
O-1A
Soccer
The appeal was remanded because the Director erred by refusing to consider the Beneficiary's achievements as a competitive soccer player for...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Prizes Or Awards Membership Published Materials Original Contributions Area Of Extraordinary Ability
dismissed
O-1A
Ophthalmology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary cr...
Original Contributions Critical/Essential Role Judging Scholarly Articles
dismissed
O-1B
Media
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary met the required evidentiary criteria for an individual of e...
Leading Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events National Or International Recognition For Achievements Major Commercial Successes Significant Recognition
dismissed
O-1B
Audio Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary crit...
Awards Lead/Starring Role Significant Recognition
dismissed
O-1B
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary crit...
Nomination For Or Receipt Of Significant National Or International Awards Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events With A Distinguished Reputation High Salary
dismissed
O-1A
Sumo Wrestling
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary cr...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed
O-1A
Cardiology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The...
Awards Published Materials Judging Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Critical Or Essential Capacity
dismissed
O-1A
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary cr...
Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Employment In A Critical Or Essential Capacity
dismissed
O-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to address two of the three grounds for denial from the original decision. By only co...
Contractual Agreement Itinerary Of Events Or Activities Major Internationally Recognized Award At Least Three Evidentiary Criteria
remanded
O-1A
Mixed Martial Arts
The Director denied the petition, finding that the petitioner's response to a Request for Evidence (RFE) contained no supporting documentati...
Properly Filed Petition Events Or Activities Advisory Opinion Major, Internationally Recognized Award At Least Three Of Eight Evidentiary Criteria
dismissed
O-1A
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary met the required evidentiary criteria. The provided testimon...
Original Scientific, Scholarly, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance High Salary Or Other Remuneration
remanded
O-1B
Music
The Director denied the petition after a site visit failed to confirm the petitioner's business location, questioning if it was a bona fide ...
Bona Fide U.S. Employer Definite, Non-Speculative Employment
dismissed
O-1B
Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner incorrectly classified the beneficiary, a competitive ballroom dancer, under the O-1B 'arts'...
Significant National Or International Awards Or Prizes Distinction Between Arts And Athletics Standards At Least Three Of Six Evidentiary Criteria Comparable Evidence
dismissed
O-1B
Culinary Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the requisite three evidentiary criteria. The A...
Awards Lead Or Starring Role High Salary Comparable Evidence
dismissed
O-1B
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary cr...
Awards Lead Or Starring Role Published Material About The Beneficiary High Salary
dismissed
P-1
Boxing
The AAO dismissed the petitioner's combined motion to reopen and reconsider. Although the office reopened the matter to review the merits of...
Participation In Distinguished Competitions Requiring An Internationally Recognized Athlete
remanded
O-1A
Business
The appeal was remanded because the AAO concluded the Director did not sufficiently consider the evidence the petitioner submitted to rebut ...
Petitioner Corporate Status Willful Misrepresentation Contracts And Itineraries Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed
O-1B
Music Instrument Repair
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the Beneficiary met the required number of evidentiary criteria. Th...
Awards Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role Significant Recognition High Salary
dismissed
O-1B
Entertainment
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary cr...
Major Awards Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events National Or International Recognition For Achievements Significant Recognition For Achievements Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-1A
Acting
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required standard. The petitioner did not establish that th...
Motion To Reconsider Standard (8 C.F.R. § 103.5(A)(3)) Extraordinary Ability Criteria (8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(V)(B))
dismissed
O-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met the minimum of three required evidentiary cri...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award Judging The Work Of Others Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements
dismissed
O-2
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiaries, as content creators, would be accompanying and ass...
Accompanying And Assisting In The Athletic Performance Integral Part Of The Performance Critical Skills And Experience Prior Working Relationship Skills Not Possessed By A U.S. Worker Itinerary Of Proposed Events
dismissed
O-1A
Skydiving
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the required minimum of three evidentiary crite...
Awards Memberships Published Material Judging Critical/Essential Capacity Scholarly Articles High Salary
dismissed
O-1B
Content Creator
The appeal was rejected because it was improperly filed. The petitioner did not provide a valid handwritten signature on the Form I-290B, in...
Invalid Signature
dismissed
O-1A
Soccer Coaching
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met the minimum evidentiary requirement of at lea...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Judging The Work Of Others Critical Or Essential Capacity
dismissed
O-1A
Writing And Academia
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to contest three of the four grounds for the initial denial. The petitioner only argu...
Contract Requirement Itinerary/Events Advisory Opinion Major Internationally Recognized Award At Least Three Evidentiary Criteria
dismissed
O-1A
Athletics Coaching
The appeal was dismissed because the Beneficiary's claimed achievements, such as a silver medal at the World Junior Challenge, were from his...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Critical Or Essential Capacity
dismissed
O-1A
Bodybuilding
The appeal was dismissed because the original approval was revoked due to gross error and misrepresentation. USCIS investigations found that...
Awards Memberships Published Material High Salary
dismissed
O-1B
Culinary Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary crit...
Lead Or Starring Participant National Or International Recognition High Salary Awards Or Prizes
dismissed
O-1A
Horse Breeding
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary, a stallion manager, met the required minimum of ...
Prizes Or Awards (Comparable Evidence) Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Critical Or Essential Capacity
dismissed
O-1A
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary cr...
Judging Membership In Associations Published Material
dismissed
O-1B
Acting
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because it failed to meet the procedural requirements. A motion to reconsider must establish that the...
8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(V)(A) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(V)(B)(1) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(V)(B)(2) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(V)(B)(3) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(V)(B)(4) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(V)(B)(5) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(V)(B)(6)
dismissed
O-1A
Business
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the original decision was incorrect. The...
Membership In Associations Critical Or Essential Capacity High Salary
dismissed
O-1B
Motion Picture/Television
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The Beneficiary had subsequently obtained U.S. permanent resident status after the appeal was filed, rende...
Events Or Activities Mootness
dismissed
O-1B
Fine Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met the minimum evidentiary requirements for the ...
National Or International Awards Lead/Starring Role In Distinguished Productions/Events National/International Recognition (Published Materials) Lead/Starring/Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Significant Recognition For Achievements
dismissed
O-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary cr...
Critical Or Essential Capacity Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
O-1A
Tennis
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the requirements. The petitioner did not present qua...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Published Material Critical Or Essential Capacity Original Contributions Awards Memberships Judging High Salary
dismissed
O-1B
Acting
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the original decision was based on an incorrect appli...
Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events Published Materials Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments Major Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes Significant Recognition For Achievements High Salary
dismissed
O-1B
Music
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to show that the AAO's previous decision was based on an incorrect appl...
Lead Or Starring Participant In Distinguished Productions Or Events Published Materials About The Beneficiary Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Significant Recognition For Achievements High Salary Or Other Substantial Remuneration
dismissed
O-1A
Culinary Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary met the minimum evidentiary criteria for O-1A classification...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material Judging The Work Of Others Comparable Evidence
dismissed
O-1A
Dancesport
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the requisite three evidentiary criteria. The A...
Awards Membership High Salary Comparable Evidence
dismissed
O-1B
Fashion Modeling
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary crit...
Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events National Or International Recognition For Achievements Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Major Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Success Significant Recognition For Achievements High Salary Or Other Substantial Remuneration
dismissed
O-1A
Tennis
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the requisite three evidentiary criteria. The A...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Membership In Associations High Salary Or Other Remuneration Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material In Professional Or Major Media Comparable Evidence
dismissed
O-1A
Tennis
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary met the required number of evidentiary criteria for an O-1 v...
Membership In Associations Employment In A Critical Or Essential Capacity High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
O-1A
Badminton
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact f...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Employment In A Critical Or Essential Capacity
dismissed
O-1B
Music
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applicat...
Lead Or Starring Role In Distinguished Productions Or Events Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Significant Recognition For Achievements Comparable Evidence
dismissed
O-1B
Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met the required evidentiary criteria for extraor...
Significant National Or International Awards Or Prizes Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events National Or International Recognition For Achievements Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Major Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Success Significant Recognition For Achievements Comparable Evidence
dismissed
O-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met the required number of evidentiary criteria f...
Major Internationally Recognized Award (8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iii)(A)) Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards (8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iii)(B)(1)) Membership In Associations (8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iii)(B)(2)) High Salary (8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iii)(B)(8))
dismissed
O-1B
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met the required minimum of three evidentiary cri...
Receipt Of Significant National Or International Awards Or Prizes Lead Or Starring Participant In Distinguished Productions Or Events National Or International Recognition For Achievements (Published Materials) Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Major Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Success Significant Recognition For Achievements High Salary Or Other Substantial Remuneration
dismissed
O-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence to meet at least three of the required evidentiary crite...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Major Media
dismissed
O-2
Film Production
The O-2 petition was denied because the associated O-1 petition for the principal artist, a film director, was also denied. Since an O-2 vis...
Accompanying And Assisting An O-1 Artist Or Athlete Integral Part Of The Actual Performance Critical Skills And Experience Petitioned In Conjunction With The Services Of An O-1 Alien
dismissed
O-1B
Film
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner submitted conflicting information regarding the beneficiary's employment terms and compensat...
Bona Fide U.S. Employer Explanation Of Employment Terms Nature Of Events Or Activities Beginning And Ending Dates For Events Itinerary For Work In Multiple Locations Written Contracts Or Summary Of Oral Agreement
dismissed
O-1A
Tennis
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met the required minimum of three evidentiary cri...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Memberships In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Employment In A Critical Or Essential Capacity High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
O-1A
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met the required evidentiary criteria for extraor...
Awards Memberships Published Material Judging Critical Or Essential Capacity High Salary
dismissed
O-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The AAO noted that another nonimmigrant petition filed by the Petitioner for the same Beneficiary had alre...
Petitioner'S Eligibility As An Agent
dismissed
O-1B
Acting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to satisfy at least three of the required criteria. Th...
Evidence That The Alien Has Performed, And Will Perform, Services As A Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events Which Have A Distinguished Reputation Evidence That The Alien Has Achieved National Or International Recognition For Achievements Evidenced By Critical Reviews Or Other Published Materials By Or About The Individual In Major Newspapers, Trade Journals, Magazines, Or Other Publications
dismissed
O-1A
Skeet Shooting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, acting as an agent, failed to provide a valid contract at the time of filing. The initial c...
Contract Requirements For Agent Petitioner
dismissed
O-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed as moot because the petitioner filed a separate nonimmigrant petition on behalf of the same beneficiary, which was ...
Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award At Least Three Of Eight Alternative Forms Of Documentation
dismissed
O-1B
Acting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the beneficiary met the required evidentiary criteria. The submitted t...
Significant National Or International Awards Or Prizes Significant Recognition For Achievements High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
O-1B
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary cr...
Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events Of Distinguished Reputation National Or International Recognition For Achievements In Major Media
dismissed
O-1A
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met the required minimum of three evidentiary cri...
Memberships In Associations Published Material About The Beneficiary Employment In A Critical Or Essential Capacity High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed
O-1B
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary cr...
Lead Or Starring Participant Published Materials Significant Recognition For Achievements High Salary
dismissed
O-1A
Equine Sports
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met the required minimum of three evidentiary cri...
Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Materials In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Leading Or Critical Role Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
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