EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2009Sustained
Outcome: Sustained
Aug132009_02B2203
AwardsMetJudgingMetPublished materialMetFinal meritsMet
Our summary
Actor petitioner claimed extraordinary ability and met three regulatory criteria: awards, published material, and judging. AAO affirmed all three were satisfied and found the totality of evidence demonstrated sustained national acclaim and extraordinary ability qualifying for EB-1A classification.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Awards · Petitioner received one internationally recognized award in 2001 and nationally recognized awards in 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2004.
- Judging · Petitioner served on panel of judges for Asian Television Awards in 2002.
- Published material · Numerous articles about petitioner and his work appeared in major national newspapers from late 1990s to 2006.
- Final merits · Totality of evidence establishes pattern of sustained national acclaim and extraordinary ability at very top of field.
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Met | Petitioner received one internationally recognized award in 2001 and nationally recognized awards in 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2004. |
 Judging | Met | Petitioner served on panel of judges for Asian Television Awards in 2002. |
 Published material | Met | Numerous articles about petitioner and his work appeared in major national newspapers from late 1990s to 2006. |
 Final merits | Met | Totality of evidence establishes pattern of sustained national acclaim and extraordinary ability at very top of field. |
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