EB-1AFilm, music, performing artsIndividualDecided 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG252020_06B2203
AwardsNot metJudgingNot metPublished materialNot metLeading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzedOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
An actor from Russia seeking EB-1A classification claimed five criteria. The AAO found he met none of the initial three required criteria, with no awards, published material, or judging participation adequately documented. Appeal dismissed.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · No corroborating evidence of petitioner's receipt of awards; unsubstantiated assertions.
- Judging · Insufficient documentation of participation as judge; letter unsupported by corroboration.
- Published material · No published material about petitioner in professional or major media established.
- Final merits · Record does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top-tier status.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | No corroborating evidence of petitioner's receipt of awards; unsubstantiated assertions. |
 Judging | Not met | Insufficient documentation of participation as judge; letter unsupported by corroboration. |
 Published material | Not met | No published material about petitioner in professional or major media established. |
 Leading or critical role | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed on appeal but not reached; decision found failure on initial three criteria. |
 Original contributions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed on appeal but not reached; decision found failure on initial three criteria. |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top-tier status. |
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