EB-1AFilm, music, performing artsIndividualDecided 2012Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
May142012_05B2203
Leading or critical roleNot metOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
An actor claimed extraordinary ability under EB-1A, citing a leading role on a Disney Channel series and letters of recommendation. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the petitioner failed to meet three criteria because the television role was singular and undocumented in significance, and letters lacked objective evidence of contributions to the field.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Leading or critical role · Single television show role insufficient; plural requirement and lack of viewership or ratings documentation
- Original contributions · Letters of recommendation lacking objective evidence of significant original contributions to field
- Final merits · Petitioner has not achieved sustained national or international acclaim or top percentage status at field level
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Single television show role insufficient; plural requirement and lack of viewership or ratings documentation |
 Original contributions | Not met | Letters of recommendation lacking objective evidence of significant original contributions to field |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner has not achieved sustained national or international acclaim or top percentage status at field level |
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