Published AAO appeal decisions

Actor in motion picture and television sponsored by talent agency for O-1 classification. Agency met only one of six regulatory criteria; decision found petitioner did not establish roles with distinguished reputation or organizations and did not satisfy three-criterion threshold required for extraordinary achievement in film and television.

An agent petitions for a professional photographer from Argentina seeking O-1A classification. Petitioner presented articles, testimonials, and work history as photographer. AAO found evidence failed to satisfy required evidentiary criteria: no significant award, no published recognition of individual achievements, no demonstrated lead role at distinguished organizations.

An agent sought O-1A classification for an actor beneficiary. The beneficiary satisfied only one of six required criteria; the decision found insufficient evidence of future leading roles and failed to provide required consultation from a peer group in performing arts, resulting in dismissal.