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EB-1AFilm, music, performing artsIndividualDecided 2017Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

JUL122017_02B2203

ExhibitionsMetAwardsNot metCommercial successNot metHigh salaryNot metLeading or critical roleNot metOriginal contributionsNot met

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.

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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

CriterionReadingWhy
ExhibitionsMetPetitioner performed as dancer in artistic exhibitions and showcases
AwardsNot metNomination alone does not constitute receipt of a nationally or internationally recognized award
Commercial successNot metBackground dancer not responsible for commercial success; views and ratings do not meet regulatory requirements
High salaryNot metNo evidence of cumulative annual wages provided for comparison to field data
Leading or critical roleNot metBackground dancer role in music videos does not constitute leading role for distinguished organization
Original contributionsNot metPerformances and humanitarian work do not demonstrate impact on the field as a whole

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