EB-1AFilm, music, performing artsIndividualDecided May 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY172024_01B2203
ExhibitionsMetJudgingMetLeading or critical roleMetPublished materialMetFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A performing artist (actor, producer, theater and film) with fifteen years experience met four evidentiary criteria for EB-1A extraordinary ability. The AAO agreed she satisfied initial evidence requirements but dismissed the appeal, finding the record lacks evidence of sustained national or international acclaim required to demonstrate she is among the very few at the top of her field.
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What the AAO accepted
- Exhibitions · Work as actor and film producer exhibited at film festivals over the years satisfies exhibitions criterion
- Judging · Petitioner participated as judge of work of others at film festivals in the field
- Leading or critical role · Petitioner performed in leading and critical roles for production company she started and operates
- Published material · Articles published in Italian media about petitioner and her work satisfy published material criterion
What was missing
- Final merits · Record does not establish sustained national or international acclaim or that petitioner is among small percentage at very top of performing arts field despite meeting initial evidentiary criteria
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Exhibitions | Met | Work as actor and film producer exhibited at film festivals over the years satisfies exhibitions criterion |
 Judging | Met | Petitioner participated as judge of work of others at film festivals in the field |
 Leading or critical role | Met | Petitioner performed in leading and critical roles for production company she started and operates |
 Published material | Met | Articles published in Italian media about petitioner and her work satisfy published material criterion |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not establish sustained national or international acclaim or that petitioner is among small percentage at very top of performing arts field despite meeting initial evidentiary criteria |
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