EB-1AFilm, music, performing artsAgentDecided June 2022Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN092022_02B2203
ExhibitionsMetAwardsNot metOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedPublished materialClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Filmmaker with MFA in film directing sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Met only one criterion (film festival screenings). AAO affirmed denial: petitioner did not establish three required criteria and failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or position among very top of field.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Exhibitions · Petitioner's films screened at independent film festivals satisfy display at artistic exhibitions or showcases
What was missing
- Awards · Petitioner's awards lacked sufficient documentation of national or international recognition or selection criteria for excellence
- Final merits · Record does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or that petitioner is among small percentage at top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Exhibitions | Met | Petitioner's films screened at independent film festivals satisfy display at artistic exhibitions or showcases |
 Awards | Not met | Petitioner's awards lacked sufficient documentation of national or international recognition or selection criteria for excellence |
 Original contributions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; petitioner asserted this criterion met |
 Published material | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not adequately analyzed; petitioner asserted five criteria met |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or that petitioner is among small percentage at top of field |
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