EB-1AFilm, music, performing artsIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV162005_23B2203
Commercial successNot metHigh salaryNot metMembershipNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Self-represented musical drama performer claimed extraordinary ability under membership, high salary, and commercial success criteria. AAO found no criterion satisfied: membership criterion inappropriate for performing artists, no comparative salary evidence, and photographs do not demonstrate commercial success.
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
- Commercial success · Photographs of performances insufficient; criterion requires sales or receipts evidence
- High salary · No comparative evidence showing compensation significantly high relative to other performing artists
- Membership · No evidence association requires outstanding achievement; criterion more suited to visual artists
- Final merits · Petitioner failed to meet three criteria; no evidence of sustained acclaim at top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Commercial success | Not met | Photographs of performances insufficient; criterion requires sales or receipts evidence |
 High salary | Not met | No comparative evidence showing compensation significantly high relative to other performing artists |
 Membership | Not met | No evidence association requires outstanding achievement; criterion more suited to visual artists |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner failed to meet three criteria; no evidence of sustained acclaim at top of field |
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