O-1B Appeals: Culinary Arts
Last updated 2026-09-02
The AAO dismissed 100.0% of O-1B appeals from Culinary Arts petitioners in published non-precedent decisions from 2005–2024 (n=29). The criterion most often at issue was Leading or critical role.
Outcomes by Year
| Year | Dismissed | Sustained | Remanded | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 (—) | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 | 2 (—) | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 (—) | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 (—) | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 (—) | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 (—) | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 (—) | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 (—) | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 3 (—) | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2005 | 8 (—) | 0 | 0 | 8 |
Criteria Breakdown
| Criterion | In Dismissed | In Sustained | Total | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leading or critical role | 31 | 0 | 31 | 100.0% |
| Awards or prizes | 22 | 0 | 22 | 100.0% |
| Significant recognition | 16 | 0 | 16 | — |
| High salary or remuneration | 12 | 0 | 12 | — |
Example Decisions
Dismissed2024-12-18The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met at least three of the requi
Dismissed2024-08-28The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior AAO decision was based
Dismissed2024-07-24The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary met the minimum of three evidentiary cri
Dismissed2024-02-22The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary criteria for extraordinary ability in the
Dismissed2023-08-14The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary met the evidentiary criteria for
Sample: published AAO non-precedent decisions collected from uscis.gov, 2005–2024. These are appeals, not all USCIS adjudications; approval rates here are not initial-filing approval rates. Read our full methodology.
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