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Performing Arts And Associated Occupations · 2024-09-16

Decision Date
2024-09-16
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

4 of 3 criteria met
Published Material About the Alien (Met)

The Director decided the Petitioner satisfied the criterion relating to published material about him, but the AAO noted the Director did not fully consider all evidence under this area in the final merits determination.

Judging the Work of Others (Met)

The Director decided the Petitioner satisfied the criterion relating to judging, but the AAO noted the Director did not fully consider all evidence under this area in the final merits determination.

Display of Work at Exhibitions or Showcases (Met)

The Director decided the Petitioner satisfied the criterion relating to the display of his work. The AAO instructed the Director on remand to consider 15 subsequent instances of display and evaluate their national or international acclaim level.

Leading or Critical Role in Organizations (Met)

The Director decided the Petitioner satisfied the criterion relating to performing in a leading or critical role, but determined that roles from 2011 and 2014 were insufficient to demonstrate sustained acclaim due to a seven-year gap. The AAO upheld the Director's interpretation of 'sustained acclaim' in this context.

Prizes or Awards (Not Met)

The Director concluded the Petitioner did not satisfy the criterion associated with prizes or awards. The AAO found this was an error as the Director did not evaluate the acclaim associated with these in the final merits determination.

Original Contributions of Major Significance (Not Met)

The Director concluded the Petitioner did not satisfy the criterion associated with original contributions. The AAO found this was an error as the Director did not evaluate the acclaim associated with these in the final merits determination.

High Salary or Remuneration (Not Met)

The Director concluded the Petitioner did not satisfy the criterion associated with high salary or remuneration. The AAO found this was an error as the Director did not evaluate the acclaim associated with these in the final merits determination.

Commercial Success in the Performing Arts (Not Met)

The Director concluded the Petitioner did not satisfy the criterion associated with commercial success. The AAO noted the Director did not evaluate the acclaim associated with this in the final merits determination.

Why This Petition Was Remanded

The AAO remanded the case because the Director's final merits determination was incomplete. Specifically, the Director failed to evaluate the acclaim associated with the Petitioner's prizes or awards, original contributions, and high salary or remuneration. Additionally, the Director did not fully consider all evidence for published material, judging experience, and display of work, and misapplied the definition of 'sustained acclaim' for leading/critical roles, particularly regarding a seven-year gap in performance.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Published Material
Judging Experience
Exhibitions
Leading Role
Evidence Submitted
  • published material about him
  • judging experience
  • display of his work
  • performing in a leading or critical role

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At a Glance

Outcome remanded
Criteria Met 4 / 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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