EB-1AFilm, music, performing artsIndividualDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Aug262009_02B2203
AwardsNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A television editor seeking extraordinary ability classification. The AAO affirmed denial, finding awards not nationally recognized (thousands awarded annually) and published material not primarily about the petitioner. No major award received and fewer than three criteria met; achievements do not rise to top of field.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Telly Awards are personalized statuettes; approximately 1,000 people win silver awards annually; not nationally or internationally recognized in field
- Published material · Article about television program briefly mentioned petitioner's role as editor; not primarily about petitioner; lacked required title, date, author attribution
- Final merits · Petitioner did not meet major award requirement or three criteria; evidence does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at top level
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Telly Awards are personalized statuettes; approximately 1,000 people win silver awards annually; not nationally or internationally recognized in field |
 Published material | Not met | Article about television program briefly mentioned petitioner's role as editor; not primarily about petitioner; lacked required title, date, author attribution |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner did not meet major award requirement or three criteria; evidence does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at top level |
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