O-1AFilm, music, performing artsEmployerDecided April 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR192021_01D8101
AwardsNot metJudgingNot metPublished materialNot metHigh salaryClaimed, not analyzedMembershipClaimed, not analyzedOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedScholarly articlesClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Television production and publishing company petitioned for executive editor and journalist beneficiary for O-1A extraordinary ability visa in business. Petitioner claimed seven criteria but failed to establish major internationally recognized award or three alternate criteria. Award lacked recognition, article timing invalid, judging participation unproven. Appeal dismissed.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Award for Best Screenwriter from film festival lacked national or international recognition; competition open to all with internet access
- Judging · Reference letter confirmed invitation to judge but insufficient evidence of actual participation in judging work
- Published material · Article not primarily about beneficiary; publication not established as major medium; timing issue post-filing
- Final merits · Failed to establish three required evidentiary criteria; extraordinary ability not demonstrated
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Award for Best Screenwriter from film festival lacked national or international recognition; competition open to all with internet access |
 Judging | Not met | Reference letter confirmed invitation to judge but insufficient evidence of actual participation in judging work |
 Published material | Not met | Article not primarily about beneficiary; publication not established as major medium; timing issue post-filing |
 High salary | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed |
 Membership | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed |
 Original contributions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed |
 Scholarly articles | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed |
 Final merits | Not met | Failed to establish three required evidentiary criteria; extraordinary ability not demonstrated |
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