EB-1AFilm, music, performing artsIndividualDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
May282009_03B2203
AwardsNot metJudgingNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Television director and producer claims extraordinary ability. Presented UNICEF Prize, NYICFF award, published articles, and jury participation. AAO found awards not major or internationally recognized, articles insufficiently supported, jury service not based on acclaim, and evidence shows only measurable success not sustained acclaim at very top. Appeal dismissed.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · UNICEF Prize and NYICFF award are not major internationally recognized awards; single prize four years prior insufficient
- Judging · Jury participation not chosen because of national or international acclaim
- Published material · Articles lack documentary support and some discuss programming not primarily about petitioner
- Final merits · Television director and producer shows measurable success but not sustained national or international acclaim at top
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | UNICEF Prize and NYICFF award are not major internationally recognized awards; single prize four years prior insufficient |
 Judging | Not met | Jury participation not chosen because of national or international acclaim |
 Published material | Not met | Articles lack documentary support and some discuss programming not primarily about petitioner |
 Final merits | Not met | Television director and producer shows measurable success but not sustained national or international acclaim at top |
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