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Published AAO appeal decisions
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- O-1AArts, design, architectureSep 2020Dismissed
An agent petitioned to extend O-1A status for a fashion designer beneficiary. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the beneficiary failed to satisfy initial evidentiary criteria. Two criteria were analyzed and rejected (lead role and commercial success), while two additional criteria claimed on appeal were reserved as unnecessary to the decision.
0 of 6 criteria metRead → - O-1AFilm, music, performing artsJan 2020Dismissed
Production company sought O-1A classification for actor in motion pictures and television. Visa category is O-1B (arts/entertainment), not O-1A (sciences, education, business, athletics). Decision indicates O-1 classification but actor achievement in film falls outside O-1A scope. Classified as ineligible for stated visa category.
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