O-1AFilm, music, performing artsAgentDecided 2018Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB022018_01D8101
Leading or critical roleNot metAwardsClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A Georgian folk dance studio petitioned for a choreographer beneficiary as O-1 extraordinary ability in the arts. The director found one criterion met; the petitioner claimed two additional criteria on appeal. The AAO found no evidence of lead or starring roles with distinguished reputation organizations, no sufficient information on future roles, and comparable evidence arguments failed. Fewer than three criteria met; appeal dismissed.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Leading or critical role · No evidence of lead or starring role for distinguished organizations
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Leading or critical role | Not met | No evidence of lead or starring role for distinguished organizations |
 Awards | Claimed, not analyzed | Not claimed; significant national or international award absence established |
 Final merits | Not reached / not discussed | Threshold criteria not met; merits analysis not reached |
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