EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
May042009_03B2203
MembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Self-petitioner, a filmmaker, sought EB-1A extraordinary ability in the arts. Claimed association membership and published material through documentary evidence. AAO found membership criterion unmet, translations improper, and no evidence of sustained post-student success establishing top-level field position.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Membership · Petitioner failed to demonstrate association membership requiring outstanding achievement as essential condition for admission.
- Published material · Documentary evidence submitted lacked proper translation certification meeting regulatory requirements under 8 C.F.R. 103.2(b)(3).
- Final merits · Petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim; student film success not continued post-graduation.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Membership | Not met | Petitioner failed to demonstrate association membership requiring outstanding achievement as essential condition for admission. |
 Published material | Not met | Documentary evidence submitted lacked proper translation certification meeting regulatory requirements under 8 C.F.R. 103.2(b)(3). |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim; student film success not continued post-graduation. |
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