EB-1AFilm, music, performing artsIndividualDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Feb172009_02B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Actress claimed extraordinary ability through work in award-winning productions, professional association memberships, and media references. AAO affirmed denial, finding awards belonged to organizations not her individually, union memberships lacked outstanding achievement requirement, and media references were incidental.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Awards credited to organizations rather than petitioner individually; generic awards cannot be credited to all cast members
- Membership · Professional unions requiring only experience in competitive field do not satisfy criterion; no outstanding achievement required
- Published material · Brief references to petitioner in articles primarily about other topics insufficient; mere mentions do not meet criterion
- Final merits · Evidence shows talent but not sustained national or international acclaim or placement within small percentage at very top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Awards credited to organizations rather than petitioner individually; generic awards cannot be credited to all cast members |
 Membership | Not met | Professional unions requiring only experience in competitive field do not satisfy criterion; no outstanding achievement required |
 Published material | Not met | Brief references to petitioner in articles primarily about other topics insufficient; mere mentions do not meet criterion |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence shows talent but not sustained national or international acclaim or placement within small percentage at very top of field |
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