EB-1AFilm, music, performing artsIndividualDecided 2018Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL242018_01B2203
ExhibitionsMetJudgingMetLeading or critical roleMetPublished materialMetAwardsNot metMembershipNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Dance coach and choreographer met published material, judging, exhibitions, and leading role criteria. However, AAO found insufficient evidence of sustained national or international acclaim or placement among top choreographers despite successful local dance school. Appeal dismissed.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Exhibitions · Choreographer work displayed at artistic exhibitions through ensemble performances.
- Judging · Petitioner served as judge of work of others in allied field.
- Leading or critical role · Founded and directed organization with distinguished reputation, established by preponderance of evidence.
- Published material · Radio and television interviews qualify as other major media.
What was missing
- Awards · Award issued to dance teams or others, not petitioner; not demonstrated as nationally or internationally recognized.
- Membership · Dance school, not petitioner, was association member; no evidence association requires outstanding achievements.
- Final merits · Did not achieve sustained national or international acclaim as choreographer; not among very top of field; successful local dance school for children insufficient.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Exhibitions | Met | Choreographer work displayed at artistic exhibitions through ensemble performances. |
 Judging | Met | Petitioner served as judge of work of others in allied field. |
 Leading or critical role | Met | Founded and directed organization with distinguished reputation, established by preponderance of evidence. |
 Published material | Met | Radio and television interviews qualify as other major media. |
 Awards | Not met | Award issued to dance teams or others, not petitioner; not demonstrated as nationally or internationally recognized. |
 Membership | Not met | Dance school, not petitioner, was association member; no evidence association requires outstanding achievements. |
 Final merits | Not met | Did not achieve sustained national or international acclaim as choreographer; not among very top of field; successful local dance school for children insufficient. |
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