EB-1AFilm, music, performing artsIndividualDecided 2016Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG102016_01B2203
AwardsNot metOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A post-production designer and animator in advertising and film sought EB-1A classification. The petitioner claimed three criteria but failed to satisfy the plain language requirements of any of them. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding insufficient evidence of extraordinary ability.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Awards were company awards, not personal; petitioner was not actual recipient.
- Original contributions · No evidence of measurable impact on field; contributions lack demonstrated significance.
- Published material · Published materials not about petitioner; lacking certified translations.
- Final merits · Failed to meet three initial criteria; record does not support required expertise level.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Awards were company awards, not personal; petitioner was not actual recipient. |
 Original contributions | Not met | No evidence of measurable impact on field; contributions lack demonstrated significance. |
 Published material | Not met | Published materials not about petitioner; lacking certified translations. |
 Final merits | Not met | Failed to meet three initial criteria; record does not support required expertise level. |
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