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EB-1AFilm, music, performing artsIndividualDecided July 2024Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

JUL252024_02B2203

AwardsMetExhibitionsMetJudgingMetPublished materialMetFinal meritsNot met

Our summary

An actor sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. She met four evidentiary criteria but the AAO agreed with the director that the record does not establish sustained national or international acclaim or that she ranks among the top small percentage of actors in her field. Appeal dismissed.

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What the AAO accepted

  • Awards · Director found petitioner met criterion for lesser nationally or internationally recognized awards.
  • Exhibitions · Director found petitioner met criterion for display of work at artistic exhibitions or showcases.
  • Judging · Director found petitioner met criterion for participation as judge of work of others.
  • Published material · Director found petitioner met criterion for published material about her and her work.

What was missing

  • Final merits · AAO agreed petitioner lacks sustained national or international acclaim and is not one of the small percentage at the very top of her field.

Criteria

CriterionReadingWhy
AwardsMetDirector found petitioner met criterion for lesser nationally or internationally recognized awards.
ExhibitionsMetDirector found petitioner met criterion for display of work at artistic exhibitions or showcases.
JudgingMetDirector found petitioner met criterion for participation as judge of work of others.
Published materialMetDirector found petitioner met criterion for published material about her and her work.
Final meritsNot metAAO agreed petitioner lacks sustained national or international acclaim and is not one of the small percentage at the very top of her field.

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