EB-1AFilm, music, performing artsIndividualDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Aug052009_06B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A film or television professional sought extraordinary ability classification. Petitioner claimed three regulatory criteria. The AAO found awards limited to collegiate competitions inadequate, membership not based on outstanding achievement, and no published materials meeting the standard. The petition was denied as the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at the very top of the field.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Award limited to collegiate status does not show top-level achievement
- Membership · Academic membership in academy based on student status, not outstanding achievement
- Published material · No evidence of materials primarily about petitioner in major publications
- Final merits · Evidence does not establish sustained national or international acclaim at very top level
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Award limited to collegiate status does not show top-level achievement |
 Membership | Not met | Academic membership in academy based on student status, not outstanding achievement |
 Published material | Not met | No evidence of materials primarily about petitioner in major publications |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence does not establish sustained national or international acclaim at very top level |
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