Outcome: Dismissed
OCT172023_03B5203
Our summary
Artistic director self-petitioner sought NIW for endeavor promoting Brazilian art and culture in United States. AAO found endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; petitioner failed to demonstrate prospective impact extending to performing arts field, cultural enrichment, or economy at national level.
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
- Merit and national importance · Proposed artistic direction promoting Brazilian culture has substantial merit but lacks national importance; does not demonstrate broader field impact or significant economic effects.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Not met | Proposed artistic direction promoting Brazilian culture has substantial merit but lacks national importance; does not demonstrate broader field impact or significant economic effects. | |
| Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; dispositive issue. | |
| Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; dispositive issue. |
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