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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-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-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The appeal was dismissed because the petition's approval was revoked due to a 'gross error.'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-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-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
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-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-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-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-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
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
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
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
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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-1B
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a public relations and marketing agency, failed to demonstrate that it met the regulatory r...
Petitioner As A Valid Agent Itinerary Of Scheduled Events Evidentiary Criteria For Extraordinary Ability In The Arts
dismissed
O-1B
Music
The motion to reconsider was denied because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior decision was based on an incorrect application...
Nomination For Or Receipt Of Significant National Or International Awards Or Prizes Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments Major Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes Significant Recognition For Achievements
dismissed
O-1B
Tattoo Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary met the required evidentiary criteria. For the 'lead or star...
Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events Comparable Evidence Nomination For Or Receipt Of Significant Awards
dismissed
O-1B
Music
The motion to reconsider and reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the original decision was based on an inco...
Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Organizations And Establishments Significant Recognition For Achievements
dismissed
O-1B
Acting
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the AAO's prior decision was based on an incorrect ...
Lead Or Starring Role In Productions Or Events Published Material About The Beneficiary
dismissed
O-1B
Fashion Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, a fashion designer, met the required evidentiary c...
Lead Or Starring Role Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes
dismissed
O-1B
Modeling
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to address two of the four grounds for the initial denial. The petitioner did not dis...
U.S. Agent Qualification Contract Requirement Advisory Opinion Requirement Awards Or Prizes Evidentiary Criteria For Arts
dismissed
O-1B
Arts
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The AAO found that the petitioner had filed a separate O-1 petition for the same beneficiary, which was ap...
Nomination Or Receipt Of A Significant National Or International Award At Least Three Of Six Alternative Forms Of Documentation
dismissed
O-1B
Acting
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the AAO's prior decision was based on an...
Lead Or Starring Role In Productions Or Events Published Material Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Organizations Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes 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...
Significant National Or International Awards Or Prizes 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 High Salary Or Other Significant Remuneration
dismissed
O-1B
Illustration
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the required minimum of three evidentiary crite...
Lead Or Starring Participant In Distinguished Productions Or Events National Or International Recognition Via Published Materials
dismissed
O-1B
Visual Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the evidentiary criteria for an O-1 visa. Specifically, for the 'lead or s...
Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events National Or International Recognition For Achievements Major Role For Organizations With A Distinguished Reputation High Salary Or Other Significant Remuneration
dismissed
O-1B
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet any of the required O-1B criteria. The evidenc...
National Or International Awards Published Materials About The Beneficiary In Major Media Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed
O-1B
Culinary Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the required three evidentiary criteria. While the Director agreed that ...
Nomination For Or Receipt Of Significant National Or International Awards Or Prizes Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events Leading, Starring, Or Critical Role For Organizations And Establishments High Salary
dismissed
O-1B
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the required criteria. The submitted awards la...
Significant National Or International Awards Or Prizes Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events With A Distinguished Reputation National Or International Recognition For Achievements Via Critical Reviews Or Other Published Materials Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Organizations And Establishments With A Distinguished Reputation
dismissed
O-1B
Custom Automotive Fabrication
The motion to reconsider was denied because the petitioner did not demonstrate that the previous decision was based on an incorrect applicat...
National Or International Awards Or Prizes Critical Reviews Or Other Published Materials Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Success Significant Recognition High Salary Comparable Evidence
dismissed
O-1B
Film Direction
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary cr...
8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(V)(A) - Major Awards 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(V)(B)(1) - Lead Or Starring Participant 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(V)(B)(2) - National/International Recognition 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(V)(B)(5) - Significant Recognition From Experts
dismissed
O-1B
Hairstyling
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the required criteria for extraordinary abilit...
Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events Significant Recognition For Achievements
dismissed
O-1B
Culinary Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the evidence submitted did not establish that the beneficiary's second-place finish in a national champions...
Awards Leading Or Starring Role Published Materials/Critical Reviews High Salary
dismissed
O-1B
Arts
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The Petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or stat...
dismissed
O-1B
Fashion Model
The appeal was dismissed because the Director revoked the initially approved petition due to a falsified testimonial letter. The petitioner ...
Misrepresentation Falsified Documents Authenticity Of Evidence
dismissed
O-1B
Motion Picture Or Television
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or ...
dismissed
O-1B
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the beneficiary met the evidentiary criteria for an O-1 visa. The subm...
Significant National Or International Awards Or Prizes Leading Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events With A Distinguished Reputation
dismissed
O-1B
Fashion Design
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner indicated they would submit a brief but the statement provided fail...
Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Statement Of Fact
dismissed
O-1B
Stage Management
The appeal was dismissed because the evidence failed to establish the beneficiary's awards were significant national or international prizes...
Nomination For Or Receipt Of Significant National Or International Awards Or Prizes Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events With A Distinguished Reputation Petitioner Type (Agent Vs. Employer) Itinerary For Events Or Activities
dismissed
O-1B
Photography
The motion to reconsider was denied because the petitioner did not demonstrate that the prior appellate decision, which dismissed the appeal...
Significant National Or International Awards Leading Or Starring Participant In Distinguished Productions Or Events Leading, Starring, Or Critical Roles In Distinguished Organizations Or Establishments Critical Reviews Or Published Material About The Beneficiary Significant Recognition For Achievements From Organizations, Critics, Government Agencies, Or Other Recognized Experts Comparable Evidence
dismissed
O-1B
Automotive Fabrication And Painting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the evidentiary criteria for an O-1B visa. The provided evidence, includin...
Published Materials About The Beneficiary Major Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes Significant Recognition From Organizations Or Experts High Salary Or Other Remuneration Comparable Evidence
dismissed
O-1B
Hair Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met the requisite three evidentiary criteria for ...
Major National Or International Awards Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events Published Material About The Beneficiary Significant Recognition For Achievements Comparable Evidence
dismissed
O-1B
Motion Picture
The appeal was dismissed because the record did not establish that the beneficiary met the required evidentiary criteria for an individual o...
Consultation Requirements Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events With A Distinguished Reputation Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations And Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation Significant Recognition For Achievements
dismissed
O-1B
Film
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the required number of evidentiary criteria. Up...
Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events With A Distinguished Reputation Recognition For Achievements Via Critical Reviews Or Published Material Leading, Starring, Or Critical Role In Distinguished Organizations Or Establishments Significant Recognition For Achievements From Organizations Or Experts
dismissed
O-1B
Photography
The appeal was dismissed because the Director properly revoked the petition's approval. The petitioner admitted it failed to employ the bene...
Beneficiary No Longer Employed In The Specified Capacity Statement Of Facts In The Petition Was Not True And Correct Approval Of The Petition Involved Gross Error Material Change In Terms And Conditions Of Employment Evidentiary Criteria For Extraordinary Ability In The Arts
dismissed
O-1B
Culinary Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the beneficiary met the required number of evidentiary criteria. The A...
Lead Or Starring Role In Distinguished Productions/Events National/International Recognition Via Published Material Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Salary Advisory Opinion
dismissed
O-1B
Film/Television Production
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the required minimum of three evidentiary crite...
Receipt Of Major Awards Critical Reviews Or Other Published Materials Leading Or Critical Role Significant Recognition For Achievements High Salary
dismissed
O-1B
Ballroom Dance
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify a specific, erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact in...
8 C.F.R. § 103.3(A)(1)(V)
dismissed
O-1B
Art
The motion was denied because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient new evidence to meet the required number of criteria. The evidence...
Major National Or International Awards Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events Published Material Significant Recognition For Achievements High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed
O-1B
Acting
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 Distinguished Productions Or Events National Or International Recognition For Achievements (Critical Reviews) Significant Recognition From Organizations Or Experts Major National Or International Awards
dismissed
O-1B
Acting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the required minimum of three evidentiary crite...
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)(3) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(V)(B)(5)
dismissed
O-1B
Hair Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met the requisite three evidentiary criteria. The...
Awards Or Prizes Lead Or Starring Participant Published Materials Significant Recognition For Achievements Comparable Evidence
dismissed
O-1B
Horse Training
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner incorrectly classified the beneficiary's field of thoroughbred horse training and ...
Definition Of 'Arts' For O-1 Classification Distinction Between Arts And Athletics Standard Of 'Distinction' Evidentiary Requirements For O-1B
dismissed
O-1B
Film Director
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to establish the beneficiary's extraordinary achieveme...
8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(V)(A) - Significant National Or International Awards 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(V)(B)(1) - Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions With A Distinguished Reputation 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(V)(B)(5) - Major Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(V)(B)(6) - Significant Recognition For Achievements
dismissed
O-1B
Film Production
The appeal was dismissed because the record did not establish the beneficiary's eligibility as an individual with extraordinary achievement ...
Significant National Or International Awards Or Prizes At Least Three Of Six Alternative Evidentiary Criteria Nature Of Proposed Employment / Contract Terms
dismissed
O-1B
Dancesport
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's field, DanceSport (competitive ballroom dancing),...
Definition Of Arts Vs. Athletics Significant National Or International Prize Or Award At Least Three Of Six Evidentiary Criteria
dismissed
O-1B
Film And Video Production
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the evidentiary requirements for an individual of extraordinary ability in...
Nomination For Or Receipt Of Significant Awards Or Prizes Lead Or Starring Participant In Distinguished Productions Or Events Submission Of Required Consultations
dismissed
O-1B
Acting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the beneficiary's eligibility for O-1B classification. The AAO found t...
8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(A) (Significant National Or International Prize Or Award) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(B) (Alternative Criteria)
dismissed
O-1B
Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary qualifies as an artist of extraordinary ability. Th...
8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(A) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(B) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(C)
dismissed
O-1B
Culinary Arts
The motion to reconsider was denied because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary's awards were significant national or ...
Significant National Or International Awards Or Prizes
dismissed
O-1B
Horse Training
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner filed under the wrong visa category. The petitioner sought an O-1B for extraordina...
Definition Of 'Arts' Under 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Ii) One-Time Achievement/Major Award Under 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(A) Evidentiary Criteria Under 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(B) Comparable Evidence
dismissed
O-1B
Performing Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met the required evidentiary criteria for extraor...
Nomination For Or Receipt Of Significant National Or International Awards Performed As A Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events With A Distinguished Reputation
dismissed
O-1B
Sculpture
The appeal was dismissed as moot because the beneficiary had already adjusted status to that of a U.S. permanent resident. Since the benefic...
dismissed
O-1B
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit a required written advisory opinion from a peer group. The petitioner's cla...
Awards Or Prizes Lead Or Starring Participant National Or International Recognition Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role Major Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes Significant Recognition From Others High Salary Comparable Evidence Advisory Opinion
dismissed
O-1B
Floral Design
The director denied the petition after concluding that the submitted evidence did not satisfy the requirements for an alien of extraordinary...
Recipient Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Awards Standard Evidentiary Criteria Comparable Evidence
dismissed
O-1B
Music
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact a...
Significant National Or International Award Evidentiary Criteria Contracts And Itinerary
dismissed
O-1B
Ballroom Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO determined the beneficiary's field, competitive ballroom dance, should be classified as athletics r...
Significant National Or International Awards Or Prizes Evidentiary Criteria For Arts Vs. Athletics Distinction Standard For Arts Extraordinary Ability Standard For Athletics Comparable Evidence
dismissed
O-1B
Film
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's extraordinary achievement in the motion picture and te...
Major Awards Alternative Criteria
dismissed
O-1B
Culinary Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's eligibility as an alien with extraordinary ability in ...
Significant National Or International Awards Or Prizes Alternative Evidentiary Criteria
dismissed
O-1B
Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's extraordinary ability in the arts. The evidence provid...
8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(A) (Significant National Or International Awards Or Prizes) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(B)(1) (Leading Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(B)(2) (National Or International Recognition For Achievements) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(B)(3) (Leading, Starring, Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(B)(4) (Record Of Major Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(B)(5) (Significant Recognition For Achievements From Organizations/Experts) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(B)(6) (High Salary Or Other Substantial Remuneration)
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