Outcome: Dismissed
JUL122017_02B2203
Our summary
Dancer and choreographer sought extraordinary ability classification. Claimed six criteria but met only one. Decision held that nominating is not receiving an award, performances lack field impact, and background dancer role lacks responsibility for organizational success or commercial outcomes.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
What the AAO accepted
- Exhibitions · Petitioner performed as dancer in artistic exhibitions and showcases
What was missing
- Awards · Nomination alone does not constitute receipt of a nationally or internationally recognized award
- Commercial success · Background dancer not responsible for commercial success; views and ratings do not meet regulatory requirements
- High salary · No evidence of cumulative annual wages provided for comparison to field data
- Leading or critical role · Background dancer role in music videos does not constitute leading role for distinguished organization
- Original contributions · Performances and humanitarian work do not demonstrate impact on the field as a whole
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Met | Petitioner performed as dancer in artistic exhibitions and showcases | |
| Not met | Nomination alone does not constitute receipt of a nationally or internationally recognized award | |
| Not met | Background dancer not responsible for commercial success; views and ratings do not meet regulatory requirements | |
| Not met | No evidence of cumulative annual wages provided for comparison to field data | |
| Not met | Background dancer role in music videos does not constitute leading role for distinguished organization | |
| Not met | Performances and humanitarian work do not demonstrate impact on the field as a whole |
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