EB-1AArts, design, architectureEmployerDecided 2007Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Dec172007_01B2203
AwardsNot metExhibitionsNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A stage show director in Philippines seeking EB-1A claimed three criteria met. The AAO rejected the awards, published material, and exhibitions criteria as failing to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim, and dismissed the appeal because the evidence did not establish extraordinary ability.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Plaque from fraternity alumni association lacked national or international recognition in field
- Exhibitions · Stage directing inherently involves performance; isolated productions do not establish sustained acclaim
- Published material · Articles about stage show lacked independent journalistic reportage; promotional material insufficient
- Final merits · Petitioner failed to meet three criteria; burden of proof not satisfied
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Plaque from fraternity alumni association lacked national or international recognition in field |
 Exhibitions | Not met | Stage directing inherently involves performance; isolated productions do not establish sustained acclaim |
 Published material | Not met | Articles about stage show lacked independent journalistic reportage; promotional material insufficient |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner failed to meet three criteria; burden of proof not satisfied |
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