O-1AArts, design, architectureEmployerDecided 2016Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT142016_01D8101
AwardsNot metLeading or critical roleNot met
Our summary
A sculptor seeks O-1A visa. The decision affirms dismissal of the appeal on a motion to reconsider, finding the petitioner failed to meet evidentiary criteria for awards or critical roles, did not submit qualifying comparable evidence, and provided insufficient detail about employment terms and scheduled activities.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Petitioner failed to demonstrate awards were significant national or international awards with sufficient context about competition scope
- Leading or critical role · Petitioner did not establish lead or starring participant role in productions or events with distinguished reputation
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Petitioner failed to demonstrate awards were significant national or international awards with sufficient context about competition scope |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Petitioner did not establish lead or starring participant role in productions or events with distinguished reputation |
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