EB-1AFilm, music, performing artsIndividualDecided November 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV182024_01B2203
Published materialMetCommercial successNot metLeading or critical roleNot metOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Television and film producer sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Met published material criterion but failed three remaining claimed criteria. Appeal dismissed because petitioner established only one criterion and lacks sustained national or international acclaim at top of field.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Published material · Director's finding not disturbed on appeal
What was missing
- Commercial success · Contractual fees and volume of sales not evidenced; no box office or documented commercial success metrics
- Leading or critical role · Distinguished reputation of company or organizations not sufficiently established
- Original contributions · Production work not established as major significance contribution to field
- Final merits · Only one criterion met; failed to achieve three required; lacks sustained national or international acclaim
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Published material | Met | Director's finding not disturbed on appeal |
 Commercial success | Not met | Contractual fees and volume of sales not evidenced; no box office or documented commercial success metrics |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Distinguished reputation of company or organizations not sufficiently established |
 Original contributions | Not met | Production work not established as major significance contribution to field |
 Final merits | Not met | Only one criterion met; failed to achieve three required; lacks sustained national or international acclaim |
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