dismissed EB-1A
Voice Actor
Voice Acting Industry · 2025-02-18
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 metPublished Material About the Alien (Not Met)
The Petitioner merely referenced an article without providing its name or addressing prior evidentiary deficiencies, failing to identify legal error in the AAO's analysis.
Commercial Successes in the Performing Arts (Not Met)
The Petitioner disagreed with the determination but did not establish legal error in the AAO's analysis or its decision to forego a totality of the evidence analysis due to not meeting the initial three-criteria threshold. The Petitioner also failed to link individual contributions to financial success with objective evidence.
Why This Petition Was Denied
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the Petitioner did not submit new facts or documentary evidence. The motion to reconsider was dismissed as the Petitioner failed to establish that the prior AAO decision (November 2024) was based on an incorrect application of law or policy. Specifically, the Petitioner did not identify specific errors regarding the 'published material' (8 C.F.R. § 204.5(h)(3)(iii)) and 'commercial success' (8 C.F.R. § 204.5(h)(3)(x)) criteria, nor did they show error in reserving the totality of the evidence analysis.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Published Material
Judging Experience
Commercial Success
Evidence Submitted
- articles explicitly recognizing achievements and contributions
- affidavits relating to judging work
- media articles
- revenues and profits for films and series
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Frequently Asked Questions
A dismissed EB-1A petition means USCIS found the evidence insufficient to meet the eligibility criteria. Common reasons include weak documentation, failure to meet the required number of criteria, or insufficient evidence of the claimed qualifications. Petitioners can refile with stronger evidence or explore alternative visa categories.
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Outcome dismissed
Criteria Met 0 / 3
Evidence Types 3
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