EB-1AFilm, music, performing artsIndividualDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
May042009_01B2203
AwardsNot metCommercial successNot metExhibitionsNot metLeading or critical roleNot metOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metHigh salaryClaimed, not analyzedJudgingClaimed, not analyzedMembershipClaimed, not analyzedScholarly articlesClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Actress claimed EB-1A extraordinary ability, citing soap opera appearances in Latin America. AAO rejected all criteria—awards, published material, original contributions, leading role, and commercial success—and dismissed appeal, finding evidence insufficient to demonstrate sustained acclaim.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Documentation does not establish nationally recognized awards for excellence in field
- Commercial success · Evidence does not establish projects undertake by beneficiary were commercial successes
- Exhibitions · Criterion intended for visual artists; not applicable to actress
- Leading or critical role · Soap opera appearances not shown to be leading role for distinguished organization
- Original contributions · Soap opera appearances do not constitute major significant contribution to field
- Published material · Materials on YouTube and MySpace do not constitute major media; translations lack proper certification
- Final merits · Evidence shows talent but not sustained national or international acclaim at very top level
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Documentation does not establish nationally recognized awards for excellence in field |
 Commercial success | Not met | Evidence does not establish projects undertake by beneficiary were commercial successes |
 Exhibitions | Not met | Criterion intended for visual artists; not applicable to actress |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Soap opera appearances not shown to be leading role for distinguished organization |
 Original contributions | Not met | Soap opera appearances do not constitute major significant contribution to field |
 Published material | Not met | Materials on YouTube and MySpace do not constitute major media; translations lack proper certification |
 High salary | Claimed, not analyzed | Not claimed or analyzed |
 Judging | Claimed, not analyzed | Not claimed or analyzed |
 Membership | Claimed, not analyzed | Not claimed or analyzed |
 Scholarly articles | Claimed, not analyzed | Not claimed or analyzed |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence shows talent but not sustained national or international acclaim at very top level |
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