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EB-1A motions to reconsider — AAO decision FEB212023_01B2203: Motion to reconsider dismissed. Review source status, procedural posture and the official…
Decision summary: AAO decision FEB212023_01B2203: Motion to reconsider dismissed. Three initial criteria were previously found met, but final merits was not met: prior AAO decisions found the petitioner had not shown sustained acclaim or that he was among the small percentage at the top of the field. Current motion does not show error (pp. 1–3).
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Decision snapshot
Decision ID | FEB212023_01B2203 |
|---|---|
Decision date as printed | February 21, 2023 |
Classification / field stated in source | EB-1A extraordinary ability in the arts; petitioner is an actor. |
Procedural posture | Third motion to reconsider after appeal and two prior motions. AAO reviewed the prior conclusion that the petitioner did not establish sustained acclaim/top-of-field status despite meeting three initial criteria. The motion relied on prior nonprecedent decisions and argued that the Kazarian analysis was misapplied; AAO found no incorrect application of law or policy and dismissed. |
Operative disposition | Motion to reconsider dismissed. |
Final-merits status | not met |
What the AAO decision addressed
Three initial criteria were previously found met, but final merits was not met: prior AAO decisions found the petitioner had not shown sustained acclaim or that he was among the small percentage at the top of the field. Current motion does not show error (pp. 1–3).
Criterion-by-criterion status in this source
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Criterion | Source-review status |
|---|---|
Awards | not considered |
Membership | not considered |
Published material about the person | not considered |
Judging the work of others | not considered |
Original contributions of major significance | not considered |
Scholarly authorship | not considered |
Artistic display or showcases | not considered |
Leading or critical role | not considered |
High salary or remuneration | not considered |
Commercial success in the performing arts | not considered |
Source-cited findings recorded in review
Three initial criteria were previously found met, but final merits was not met: prior AAO decisions found the petitioner had not shown sustained acclaim or that he was among the small percentage at the top of the field. Current motion does not show error (pp. 1–3).
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How to use this record
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