EB-1AEducation and academiaIndividualDecided 2019Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB042019_03B2203
ExhibitionsMetJudgingMetScholarly articlesMetFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Theater professor met three initial criteria: judging festivals, authoring one scholarly work, and directing theatrical performances. However, at final merits determination, the AAO found her achievements did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or placement among the very top of the field. 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 · Petitioner directed theatrical performances at festivals; artistic display criterion satisfied.
- Judging · Petitioner judged two theatrical festivals; criterion accepted as met.
- Scholarly articles · Petitioner authored a scholarly publication; criterion accepted as met.
What was missing
- Final merits · Two judging instances insufficient for top percentage; limited publication record; performances lack evidence of acclaim or distinction from peers.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Exhibitions | Met | Petitioner directed theatrical performances at festivals; artistic display criterion satisfied. |
 Judging | Met | Petitioner judged two theatrical festivals; criterion accepted as met. |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Petitioner authored a scholarly publication; criterion accepted as met. |
 Final merits | Not met | Two judging instances insufficient for top percentage; limited publication record; performances lack evidence of acclaim or distinction from peers. |
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