EB-1AFilm, music, performing artsIndividualDecided September 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
SEP242020_01B2203
Published materialMetAwardsNot metLeading or critical roleNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Actor self-petitioner claimed three criteria for extraordinary ability. AAO found only published material criterion clearly met, withdrew findings on awards and leading role criteria as insufficient, and concluded overall evidence inadequate to demonstrate sustained acclaim or top-tier status.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Published material · Director and AAO both agreed criterion satisfied based on submitted evidence.
What was missing
- Awards · Award for original song does not qualify as award in field of endeavor of acting.
- Leading or critical role · Insufficient documentary evidence demonstrating critical performance role or how television roles constitute leading roles for organizations with distinguished reputation.
- Final merits · Record does not contain sufficient evidence establishing petitioner is among upper echelon of acting field despite television performances.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Published material | Met | Director and AAO both agreed criterion satisfied based on submitted evidence. |
 Awards | Not met | Award for original song does not qualify as award in field of endeavor of acting. |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Insufficient documentary evidence demonstrating critical performance role or how television roles constitute leading roles for organizations with distinguished reputation. |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not contain sufficient evidence establishing petitioner is among upper echelon of acting field despite television performances. |
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