Submitting artwork samples alone is insufficient; the petitioner provided no evidence showing widespread impact or influence in the field. Support letters admired his work but did not establish major significance. The Latin American flag project only had local recognition from Union City, NJ at the time of filing.
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区分“工作具有原创性”与“原创贡献对整个领域具有重大意义”的证明。
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Submitting artwork samples alone is insufficient; the petitioner provided no evidence showing widespread impact or influence in the field. Support letters admired his work but did not establish major significance. The Latin American flag project only had local recognition from Union City, NJ at the time of filing.
The petitioner only satisfied one of ten criteria. His exhibitions lacked evidence of critical acclaim or significant crowds. The Latin American flag project had only local recognition at the time of filing. The totality of evidence did not establish sustained national or international acclaim or that the petitioner was among the small percentage at the very top of the field.
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The petitioner only satisfied one of ten criteria. His exhibitions lacked evidence of critical acclaim or significant crowds. The Latin American flag project had only local recognition at the time of filing. The totality of evidence did not establish sustained national or international acclaim or that the petitioner was among the small percentage at the very top of the field.
This criterion applies to performing artists such as singers and actors, not visual artists. Additionally, the petitioner submitted no box office receipts or record/cassette/CD/video sales as required by the plain language of the regulation.
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This criterion applies to performing artists such as singers and actors, not visual artists. Additionally, the petitioner submitted no box office receipts or record/cassette/CD/video sales as required by the plain language of the regulation.
The petitioner submitted some evidence of remuneration but provided no comparative evidence showing his compensation was significantly high relative to others in the field. One check post-dated the petition filing and was not considered.
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The petitioner submitted some evidence of remuneration but provided no comparative evidence showing his compensation was significantly high relative to others in the field. One check post-dated the petition filing and was not considered.
The petitioner submitted sufficient documentary evidence that his work was displayed at artistic exhibitions or showcases, satisfying the plain language of the regulation. The AAO withdrew the director's contrary finding.
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The petitioner submitted sufficient documentary evidence that his work was displayed at artistic exhibitions or showcases, satisfying the plain language of the regulation. The AAO withdrew the director's contrary finding.
Counsel failed to contest the director's decision or offer additional arguments for the membership criterion on appeal, so the AAO declined to further discuss it.
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Counsel failed to contest the director's decision or offer additional arguments for the membership criterion on appeal, so the AAO declined to further discuss it.
Counsel did not contest or address the one-time major award issue on appeal. The AAO also noted that the same documentary evidence failed under the lesser awards criterion, so the petitioner clearly could not meet the higher standard. The issue was considered abandoned.
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Counsel did not contest or address the one-time major award issue on appeal. The AAO also noted that the same documentary evidence failed under the lesser awards criterion, so the petitioner clearly could not meet the higher standard. The issue was considered abandoned.
Counsel failed to contest the director's decision or offer additional arguments for the judging criterion on appeal, so the AAO declined to further discuss it.
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Counsel failed to contest the director's decision or offer additional arguments for the judging criterion on appeal, so the AAO declined to further discuss it.
The AAO withdrew the director's finding because the director found the criterion met without any discussion of the evidence. The petitioner earned a commission (10% of gross compensation) rather than a salary, submitted salary data for photographers rather than cinematographers, and failed to compare her remuneration to the highest earners in the field or to other cinematographers specifically.
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The AAO withdrew the director's finding because the director found the criterion met without any discussion of the evidence. The petitioner earned a commission (10% of gross compensation) rather than a salary, submitted salary data for photographers rather than cinematographers, and failed to compare her remuneration to the highest earners in the field or to other cinematographers specifically.
membership in associations requiring outstanding achievements
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The petitioner's membership in ICG appeared to be based on work experience rather than outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts, and the petitioner claimed only one association when the regulation requires memberships (plural). Comparable evidence was not applicable because the ten criteria can apply to cinematographers.
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The petitioner's membership in ICG appeared to be based on work experience rather than outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts, and the petitioner claimed only one association when the regulation requires memberships (plural). Comparable evidence was not applicable because the ten criteria can apply to cinematographers.