dismissed
O-1B
dismissed O-1B Case: Film Direction
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria for extraordinary achievement in the motion picture industry. The AAO determined the evidence did not prove the beneficiary performed as a lead in productions with a 'distinguished reputation' nor that he had achieved national or international recognition through published materials in 'major' media.
Criteria Discussed
8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(V)(A) - Major Awards 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(V)(B)(1) - Lead Or Starring Participant 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(V)(B)(2) - National/International Recognition 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(V)(B)(5) - Significant Recognition From Experts
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