EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided February 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB042020_02B2203
Published materialMetLeading or critical roleNot metOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
An actor in theater, film, and television in the United States and South Africa claimed extraordinary ability under five criteria. The AAO found he met only published material; his letters on original contributions and leading roles lacked specificity and corroboration of major significance. He failed to demonstrate the required three criteria or extraordinary ability.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Published material · Article in The Star about petitioner and his work qualifies as major media.
What was missing
- Leading or critical role · Petitioner's roles as assistant coach lack evidence of leading role or distinguished organization reputation.
- Original contributions · Letters lack specifics and use hyperbolic language; no corroboration of major significance in field.
- Final merits · Petitioner does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top percentage status.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Published material | Met | Article in The Star about petitioner and his work qualifies as major media. |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Petitioner's roles as assistant coach lack evidence of leading role or distinguished organization reputation. |
 Original contributions | Not met | Letters lack specifics and use hyperbolic language; no corroboration of major significance in field. |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top percentage status. |
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