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Commercial Photographer

Commercial Photography, Video Production, And Related Services · Brazil · 2025-04-11

Decision Date
2025-04-11
Location
Florida
This case is from a USCIS Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) appeal decision. Appeal cases represent a subset of petitions and may not reflect typical outcomes.

Framework Evaluation

0 of 3 criteria met
Membership in associations (Not Met)

The associations required only published photos or technical competence/exams, which are common attributes rather than outstanding achievements.

Published material about the alien (Not Met)

Materials were either promotional, lacked evidence of being major media, or did not contain substantial discussion of the Petitioner.

Display at artistic exhibitions or showcases (Not Met)

The Petitioner documented commercial exhibition at trade shows and utilitarian use on Google Street View rather than artistic showcases.

Leading or critical role (Not Met)

Letters from local commercial clients did not establish that the organizations had distinguished reputations or that the Petitioner's role was critical to their overall success.

Commercial success in the performing arts (Not Met)

Viewership on Google Street View does not equate to box office receipts, and studio profits were not shown to be high relative to others in the field.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The Petitioner failed to meet any of the 10 EB-1A criteria upon de novo review. Specifically, memberships did not require outstanding achievements, published materials were promotional or lacked circulation data, and displays were commercial trade shows rather than artistic exhibitions. Additionally, the final merits review found that 7 million Google Street View hits and local client letters did not constitute sustained national acclaim.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The RFE requested proof of membership standards and major media status for publications; the Petitioner provided union rules and Pinterest/Issuu traffic stats.

RFE Targets
Membership in associationsPublished material about the alien

Evidence

Evidence Types
Media Coverage
Professional Memberships
Commercial Success
Reference Letters Dependent
Evidence Submitted
  • Membership in professional associations (Brazil)
  • Online articles and trade show programs
  • Display of work at trade shows
  • Commercial photography for various businesses (swimming pool company, chemical manufacturer, restaurant)
  • Google Street View photographs with over 7 million views
  • Studio tax returns (2021-2022)

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At a Glance

Outcome dismissed
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 0 / 3
Evidence Types 4

EB-1A Case Data

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Total Cases 919
Success Rate 53.0%
Sustained 487
Dismissed 315

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