EB-1AFilm, music, performing artsIndividualDecided February 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB242020_01B2203
Published materialMetAwardsNot metLeading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
The petitioner is a stage, television and film actress seeking extraordinary ability classification on her own behalf. She claimed several evidentiary criteria. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the initial three-criteria requirement unmet because awards, membership and leading-role evidence fell short, and the record did not show sustained acclaim.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Published material · Qualifying articles about the petitioner appeared in a major medium, so the AAO withdrew the Director's contrary conclusion.
What was missing
- Awards · The local theater award was limited to one city and was not shown to be nationally or internationally recognized.
- Leading or critical role · An important role in productions did not show a leading or critical role for the organization.
- Membership · Ensemble membership was not shown to require outstanding achievements judged by recognized national or international experts.
- Final merits · Evidence did not show sustained national or international acclaim or a place among the small percentage at the top.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Published material | Met | Qualifying articles about the petitioner appeared in a major medium, so the AAO withdrew the Director's contrary conclusion. |
 Awards | Not met | The local theater award was limited to one city and was not shown to be nationally or internationally recognized. |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | An important role in productions did not show a leading or critical role for the organization. |
 Membership | Not met | Ensemble membership was not shown to require outstanding achievements judged by recognized national or international experts. |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence did not show sustained national or international acclaim or a place among the small percentage at the top. |
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