EB-1AFilm, music, performing artsIndividualDecided May 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY022023_01B2203
ExhibitionsMetPublished materialMetJudgingNot metLeading or critical roleNot metCommercial successClaimed, not analyzedHigh salaryClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Argentine theater and television actor sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Petitioner claimed six criteria; AAO found he met published materials and exhibitions but not three total required. Record lacked evidence of sustained national or international acclaim or top-tier field status.
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What the AAO accepted
- Exhibitions · Record contained sufficient documents demonstrating petitioner's work displayed at artistic exhibitions or showcases.
- Published material · Director and AAO agreed petitioner met criterion for published materials in professional publications or major media.
What was missing
- Judging · Talent casting for fashion show models insufficient; lacked specificity, corroboration, and showed judging in unrelated field to acting.
- Leading or critical role · Lead theater roles in local establishments insufficient; record did not establish national or international acclaim or top-tier status.
- Final merits · Met only two of required three criteria; record did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top-tier status.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Exhibitions | Met | Record contained sufficient documents demonstrating petitioner's work displayed at artistic exhibitions or showcases. |
 Published material | Met | Director and AAO agreed petitioner met criterion for published materials in professional publications or major media. |
 Judging | Not met | Talent casting for fashion show models insufficient; lacked specificity, corroboration, and showed judging in unrelated field to acting. |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Lead theater roles in local establishments insufficient; record did not establish national or international acclaim or top-tier status. |
 Commercial success | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; decision focused on other criteria. |
 High salary | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; decision focused on other criteria. |
 Final merits | Not met | Met only two of required three criteria; record did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top-tier status. |
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