EB-1AFilm, music, performing artsIndividualDecided March 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR302020_04B2203
AwardsNot metLeading or critical roleNot metPublished materialNot metExhibitionsClaimed, not analyzedOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Film and television director seeks EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Claimed five criteria including awards, published material, original contributions, critical role, and artistic display. AAO rejected awards and published material as lacking substantiation. Critical role claim failed for insufficient evidence of organizational distinction. Appeal dismissed for failure to meet three required initial criteria.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Certificates lack evidence of national or international recognition
- Leading or critical role · Project listings do not establish distinguished reputation or critical role
- Published material · Submitted articles do not constitute published material about petitioner
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Certificates lack evidence of national or international recognition |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Project listings do not establish distinguished reputation or critical role |
 Published material | Not met | Submitted articles do not constitute published material about petitioner |
 Exhibitions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in decision |
 Original contributions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but abandoned on appeal without elaboration |
 Final merits | Not reached / not discussed | Did not meet three criteria threshold; final merits not reached |
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