EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2014Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC152014_05B2203
AwardsNot metJudgingClaimed, not analyzedMembershipClaimed, not analyzedPublished materialClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
An announcer and actor sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. The petitioner claimed awards and other criteria but failed to provide properly certified foreign language translations or demonstrate national or international recognition. The AAO affirmed dismissal, finding burden not met.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Foreign language certificates lacked proper certified translation; awards not shown nationally or internationally recognized
- Final merits · Evidence does not establish sustained national or international acclaim or top tier status
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Foreign language certificates lacked proper certified translation; awards not shown nationally or internationally recognized |
 Judging | Claimed, not analyzed | Criterion claimed but director found failure; AAO did not separately analyze |
 Membership | Claimed, not analyzed | Criterion claimed but director found failure; AAO did not separately analyze |
 Published material | Claimed, not analyzed | Criterion claimed but director found failure; AAO did not separately analyze |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence does not establish sustained national or international acclaim or top tier status |
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