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- O-1AArts, design, architecture2017Dismissed
A car restoration company sponsored a Brazilian restoration designer and fabricator for O-1A visa. Director found one criterion met (significant recognition). Petitioner claimed five others on appeal. AAO found none met: no evidence of future lead role, no national recognition in major publications, no commercial success, and prospective salary not demonstrably high for the field.
0 of 5 criteria metRead → - O-1ASports and athletics2017Sustained
Sustained · 5 criteria reviewed4 of 5 criteria metRead → - O-1ASports and athletics2017DismissedDismissed · 5 criteria reviewed2 of 5 criteria metRead →