EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2019Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN182019_03B2203
ExhibitionsMetJudgingMetAwardsNot metLeading or critical roleNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Dance instructor and choreographer seeks EB-1A classification claiming five criteria. AAO found she met judging and exhibitions criteria but not awards or leading role criteria. Evidence did not show sustained national or international acclaim or position among the very top of the field, so appeal dismissed.
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 demonstrated display of work at artistic exhibitions or showcases.
- Judging · AAO agreed with Director that petitioner satisfied the judging criterion.
What was missing
- Awards · Petitioner did not demonstrate personal receipt of nationally or internationally recognized awards for excellence in dance.
- Leading or critical role · Petitioner did not establish performance in leading or critical role for organizations with distinguished reputation in dance field.
- Final merits · Evidence does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or position among top of field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Exhibitions | Met | Petitioner demonstrated display of work at artistic exhibitions or showcases. |
 Judging | Met | AAO agreed with Director that petitioner satisfied the judging criterion. |
 Awards | Not met | Petitioner did not demonstrate personal receipt of nationally or internationally recognized awards for excellence in dance. |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Petitioner did not establish performance in leading or critical role for organizations with distinguished reputation in dance field. |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or position among top of field. |
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