Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Film And Television Production (2020): the petitioner did not meet their burden of proof to
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not meet their burden of proof to establish eligibility. Although the AAO determined the petitioner met three evidentiary criteria (published materials, leading or critical roles, and high salary), this was insufficient to demonstrate, in the final merits determination, that the petitioner had sustained national or international acclaim and was among the small percentage at the very top of their field.
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Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Success In The Performing Arts
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