EB-1AFilm, music, performing artsIndividualDecided December 2019Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC052019_01B2203
AwardsMetExhibitionsMetJudgingMetPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A Turkish filmmaker claimed extraordinary ability through six criteria. Director found three met: awards, judging, and exhibitions. AAO affirmed three criteria were met but found the totality of evidence insufficient for sustained international acclaim and top-of-field status required by statute.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Awards · Director found petitioner met awards criterion; AAO affirmed.
- Exhibitions · Director found petitioner met display/exhibition criterion; AAO affirmed.
- Judging · Director found petitioner met judging criterion; AAO affirmed.
What was missing
- Published material · Evidence failed to meet all elements due to incomplete translations and information.
- Final merits · Despite meeting three criteria, petitioner lacks sustained national or international acclaim; respected in Turkish industry but not top of field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Met | Director found petitioner met awards criterion; AAO affirmed. |
 Exhibitions | Met | Director found petitioner met display/exhibition criterion; AAO affirmed. |
 Judging | Met | Director found petitioner met judging criterion; AAO affirmed. |
 Published material | Not met | Evidence failed to meet all elements due to incomplete translations and information. |
 Final merits | Not met | Despite meeting three criteria, petitioner lacks sustained national or international acclaim; respected in Turkish industry but not top of field. |
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