Outcome: Dismissed
DEC192018_01B2203
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.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
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
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Met | Performed in stage productions at recognized venues | |
| Met | Participated as judge of work of others in field | |
| Not met | Coverage in regional arts website and regional funding do not demonstrate nationally or internationally recognized award | |
| Not met | Petitioner did not demonstrate sufficiently that performances represent leading critical role at distinguished organizations | |
| Not met | Articles about productions or search results are not published material about petitioner; unverified blog sources | |
| Not met | Does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or placement at very top of field |
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