O-2 AAO Decisions

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dismissed O-2

Athletics

Sep 2022 · Company
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-2

Film Production

Apr 2021 · Company
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-2

Fashion

Mar 2021 · Company
The appeal was dismissed because an O-2 petition is dependent on a corresponding O-1 petition. The O-1 petition for the principal fashion de...
Requirement To Accompany An O-1 Artist Or Athlete Petition Must Be Filed In Conjunction With The O-1 Alien'S Services
dismissed O-2

Television Production

Aug 2020 · Company
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove that the beneficiary was in the U.S. solely for the purpose of assisting the...
Solely To Accompany And Assist The O-1 Artist Prohibition On Working Separate And Apart From The O-1 Artist
dismissed O-2

Music

Dec 2018 · Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit the required employment contracts or a summary of an oral agreement at the ...
Submission Of Written Contract Or Summary Of Oral Agreement Eligibility At Time Of Filing
dismissed O-2

Horse Training

Oct 2014 · Company
The appeal was dismissed because the associated O-1 petition for the principal alien athlete was also denied. The approval of an O-2 petitio...
Must Accompany An Approved O-1 Alien Provides Essential Support Integral Part Of The Performance Critical Skills And Experience
dismissed O-2

Music

Aug 2013 · Company
The appeal was dismissed because the director revoked the petition's approval after the petitioner sent a letter stating it had not filed th...
Validity Of Petition Filing Response To Notice Of Intent To Revoke (Noir) Failure To Identify Error On Appeal
dismissed O-2

Horse Racing

Mar 2013 · Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or ...
Prior Critical Working Relationship Critical Skills And Experience Unavailability Of U.S. Workers
dismissed O-2

Athletics

Mar 2011 · Organization
The appeal was dismissed because an O-2 petition is contingent upon the approval of the corresponding O-1 petition. The associated O-1 petit...
Accompanying And Assisting An O-1 Alien Integral Part Of The Performance Critical Skills And Experience Contingent On O-1 Petition Approval
dismissed O-2

Unknown

Mar 2010 · Organization
The petitioner's counsel submitted a letter requesting that the appeal be withdrawn. Consequently, the AAO dismissed the appeal based upon i...
dismissed O-2

Music

Jul 2006 · Individual
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 p...
Integral Part Of The Performance Critical Skills And Experience Skills Not Of A General Nature Contingent On O-1 Alien'S Approved Status
dismissed O-2

Culinary Arts

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary, a restaurant general manager, would be providing...
Integral Part Of Performance Critical Skills And Experience Essential Support Prior Working Relationship
dismissed O-2

Skiing

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary's duties as a Team Manager were deemed essential to the petitioning organization as a whole...
Integral Part Of Performance Critical Skills And Experience Prior Working Relationship Skills Not Of A General Nature Skills Not Possessed By A U.S. Worker

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