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- O-1AAgriculture and foodApr 2026Dismissed
A confectionary bakery chef, sponsored by a pastry restaurant, sought nonimmigrant classification as an individual of extraordinary ability. The decision treats the matter as arts-based (O-1B style) and the appeal was dismissed because the petitioner never tied the submitted documents to any regulatory criterion.
Read → - O-1AAgriculture and foodOct 2023Dismissed
Animal science researcher sponsored by agent for O-1A classification. Agent failed to meet regulatory requirements: did not establish actual employment, did not provide employment contract with specified wages and terms, and did not demonstrate qualifying agent status. Decision dismissed without reaching extraordinary ability criteria.
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