EB-1AFilm, music, performing artsIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC272005_18B2203
AwardsNot metCommercial successNot metMembershipNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Chinese Peking Opera actress sought extraordinary ability classification. AAO affirmed denial finding insufficient evidence of sustained national or international acclaim, lack of documentation of commercial success, and no evidence of plans to continue work in the United States.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · No evidence of major international award; lesser awards lack documented national or international stature
- Commercial success · Photographs of performances insufficient; no evidence of sales, receipts, or consistent major productions
- Membership · Membership in Chinese Dramatist Association as Second-Grade Artist does not demonstrate top-level achievement
- Final merits · No evidence of sustained acclaim or sustained work activity in field of expertise
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | No evidence of major international award; lesser awards lack documented national or international stature |
 Commercial success | Not met | Photographs of performances insufficient; no evidence of sales, receipts, or consistent major productions |
 Membership | Not met | Membership in Chinese Dramatist Association as Second-Grade Artist does not demonstrate top-level achievement |
 Final merits | Not met | No evidence of sustained acclaim or sustained work activity in field of expertise |
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