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EB-1AFilm, music, performing artsIndividualDecided 2018Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

DEC192018_01B2203

ExhibitionsMetJudgingMetAwardsNot metLeading or critical roleNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met

Our summary

Actress seeking EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Director found four criteria met but AAO withdraws published material and leading/critical role findings, leaving only judging and exhibitions; insufficient to establish sustained national acclaim or top-tier status. Appeal dismissed.

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What the AAO accepted

  • Exhibitions · Performed in stage productions at recognized venues
  • Judging · Participated as judge of work of others in field

What was missing

  • Awards · Coverage in regional arts website and regional funding do not demonstrate nationally or internationally recognized award
  • Leading or critical role · Petitioner did not demonstrate sufficiently that performances represent leading critical role at distinguished organizations
  • Published material · Articles about productions or search results are not published material about petitioner; unverified blog sources
  • Final merits · Does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or placement at very top of field

Criteria

CriterionReadingWhy
ExhibitionsMetPerformed in stage productions at recognized venues
JudgingMetParticipated as judge of work of others in field
AwardsNot metCoverage in regional arts website and regional funding do not demonstrate nationally or internationally recognized award
Leading or critical roleNot metPetitioner did not demonstrate sufficiently that performances represent leading critical role at distinguished organizations
Published materialNot metArticles about productions or search results are not published material about petitioner; unverified blog sources
Final meritsNot metDoes not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or placement at very top of field

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