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EB-1AFilm, music, performing artsIndividualDecided January 2025Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

JAN082025_03B2203

AwardsNot metMembershipNot metHigh salaryClaimed, not analyzedLeading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzedOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedPublished materialClaimed, not analyzedScholarly articlesClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met

Our summary

Kazakh actress claimed seven EB-1A criteria. AAO found awards and membership criteria not met; other claimed criteria were not analyzed. Overall, petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or position at top of acting field required for extraordinary ability classification.

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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.

What was missing

  • Awards · Diploma for best performance at international festival lacked evidence of direct individual receipt; music award post-dated petition filing.
  • Membership · Evidence did not sufficiently establish membership in Union of Theater Workers or that membership requires outstanding achievements judged by experts.
  • Final merits · Petitioner has not shown sustained national or international acclaim or career of acclaimed work at top of field.

Criteria

CriterionReadingWhy
AwardsNot metDiploma for best performance at international festival lacked evidence of direct individual receipt; music award post-dated petition filing.
MembershipNot metEvidence did not sufficiently establish membership in Union of Theater Workers or that membership requires outstanding achievements judged by experts.
High salaryClaimed, not analyzedClaimed but not analyzed.
Leading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzedClaimed but not analyzed.
Original contributionsClaimed, not analyzedClaimed but not analyzed.
Published materialClaimed, not analyzedClaimed but not analyzed in sufficient detail to establish criterion met or not met.
Scholarly articlesClaimed, not analyzedClaimed but not analyzed.
Final meritsNot metPetitioner has not shown sustained national or international acclaim or career of acclaimed work at top of field.

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