EB-1AFilm, music, performing artsIndividualDecided March 2022Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR152022_01B2203
AwardsMetLeading or critical roleMetPublished materialNot metHigh salaryClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Executive producer in entertainment seeks EB-1A classification. Claimed four awards, published materials, leading role, and high salary. AAO found one award met criterion and director had already granted leading role criterion, but rejected claim of major internationally recognized award and found petitioner did not demonstrate extraordinary ability or sustained acclaim at top of field.
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
- Awards · Webby Award satisfied the lesser nationally or internationally recognized awards criterion
- Leading or critical role · Director acknowledged petitioner held leading or critical role for distinguished organization
What was missing
- Published material · Published materials did not meet all regulatory requirements
- Final merits · Work does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Met | Webby Award satisfied the lesser nationally or internationally recognized awards criterion |
 Leading or critical role | Met | Director acknowledged petitioner held leading or critical role for distinguished organization |
 Published material | Not met | Published materials did not meet all regulatory requirements |
 High salary | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed by AAO in depth |
 Final merits | Not met | Work does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at top of field |
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