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Published AAO appeal decisions
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- O-1AFilm, music, performing arts2015Dismissed
Dismissed · official decision textRead → - O-1AFilm, music, performing arts2015Dismissed
A talent management business sought O-1 classification for a singer and performer in the arts, which is not O-1A. The director denied the petition for lack of extraordinary ability evidence and missing contracts and itinerary. The AAO summarily dismissed the appeal because no specific error was identified and no promised brief was filed.
Read → - O-1AFilm, music, performing arts2015Remanded
A film and television producer was the beneficiary of an O-1 petition filed by a production company. The director revoked approval for lack of extraordinary achievement. The AAO withdrew that decision and remanded it so the director could consider the evidence submitted in response to the notice of intent and the petitioner's apparent dissolution.
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