O-1AFilm, music, performing artsAgentDecided 2018Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN112018_01D8101
AwardsNot metLeading or critical roleNot metPublished materialNot metJudgingClaimed, not analyzedOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedScholarly articlesClaimed, not analyzed
Our summary
Production company petitions for stage manager for O-1A visa in arts. Director found no significant national or international award and no satisfaction of any of six evidentiary criteria. AAO affirmed dismissal, finding insufficient evidence of extraordinary ability and inadequate event itinerary.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Beneficiary's awards lack national or international recognition equivalent to Academy, Emmy, Grammy, or Director's Guild awards.
- Leading or critical role · No evidence of past or prospective lead, starring, or critical role with distinguished organization.
- Published material · Published materials in major newspapers or trade journals not established; CD covers insufficient.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Beneficiary's awards lack national or international recognition equivalent to Academy, Emmy, Grammy, or Director's Guild awards. |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | No evidence of past or prospective lead, starring, or critical role with distinguished organization. |
 Published material | Not met | Published materials in major newspapers or trade journals not established; CD covers insufficient. |
 Judging | Claimed, not analyzed | Not mentioned as claimed or analyzed in decision. |
 Original contributions | Claimed, not analyzed | Not mentioned as claimed or analyzed in decision. |
 Scholarly articles | Claimed, not analyzed | Not applicable to stage manager position; not claimed or analyzed. |
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