EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG192005_01B2203
AwardsNot metCommercial successNot metMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Self-petitioner artist in performing arts sought EB-1A extraordinary ability status. Submitted evidence of Israeli awards, membership, newspaper publications, and client letters. AAO found all evidence insufficient: untranslated documents, local rather than national acclaim, supporting role in one film, and lack of recognition as placed at top of field. Appeal dismissed.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Submitted award lacked certified translation and unclear whether it constitutes prize or recognition
- Commercial success · No evidence of commercial success; well-regarded by some clients but lacks national or international acclaim
- Membership · Membership in Israeli Union of Performing Artists insufficient without additional evidence of extraordinary ability
- Original contributions · No evidence of work of major significance beyond supporting role in one Israeli film
- Published material · Newspaper articles lacked certified English translations; cannot verify publication in major media outlets
- Final merits · Petitioner is supporting artist well-regarded by limited individuals but lacks sustained national or international acclaim
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Submitted award lacked certified translation and unclear whether it constitutes prize or recognition |
 Commercial success | Not met | No evidence of commercial success; well-regarded by some clients but lacks national or international acclaim |
 Membership | Not met | Membership in Israeli Union of Performing Artists insufficient without additional evidence of extraordinary ability |
 Original contributions | Not met | No evidence of work of major significance beyond supporting role in one Israeli film |
 Published material | Not met | Newspaper articles lacked certified English translations; cannot verify publication in major media outlets |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner is supporting artist well-regarded by limited individuals but lacks sustained national or international acclaim |
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