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EB-1AFilm, music, performing artsIndividualDecided 2021Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

JUL012021_01B2203

JudgingMetAwardsNot metMembershipNot metExhibitionsClaimed, not analyzedHigh salaryClaimed, not analyzedOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedPublished materialClaimed, not analyzedScholarly articlesClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met

Our summary

A film and television director sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. The AAO found she satisfied only the judging criterion and concluded she had not demonstrated sustained national or international acclaim or status among the small percentage at the very top of her field.

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What the AAO accepted

  • Judging · Petitioner served on judging panels for film festivals and awards competitions.

What was missing

  • Awards · Nominations and awards submitted do not satisfy requirement for nationally or internationally recognized prizes.
  • Membership · Petitioner claimed but did not provide evidence of association membership requiring outstanding achievements.
  • Final merits · Petitioner progressing toward top of field, not demonstrating sustained national or international acclaim at very top.

Criteria

CriterionReadingWhy
JudgingMetPetitioner served on judging panels for film festivals and awards competitions.
AwardsNot metNominations and awards submitted do not satisfy requirement for nationally or internationally recognized prizes.
MembershipNot metPetitioner claimed but did not provide evidence of association membership requiring outstanding achievements.
ExhibitionsClaimed, not analyzedClaimed but not analyzed in decision.
High salaryClaimed, not analyzedClaimed but not analyzed in decision.
Original contributionsClaimed, not analyzedClaimed but not analyzed in decision.
Published materialClaimed, not analyzedClaimed but not analyzed in decision.
Scholarly articlesClaimed, not analyzedClaimed but not analyzed in decision.
Final meritsNot metPetitioner progressing toward top of field, not demonstrating sustained national or international acclaim at very top.

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