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IMpressive cuniculum vitae. verifying his ttemendous accomplishments in bolh
the fashion and modeling industries.
Il, EUIGH FICA N Y AB
THE ARTS
Under the Miscellaneous anc Technical immigration and Nationality
Amendments of 1991, pelitions for classification as an Alien of Extraordinary
Ability in the Arts must be supporled by evidence of “dislinction". According to 8
CFR §214.2(0) (3) (i). “dislinction” means a high level of achievemeni in the field
of arts as evidenced by a degree of skill and recognition subsloniiaily above
that ordinarily encountered to the extent thal a person described as prominent
is renowned, leading, or well-known in the fields of arts, This evidence may
consist of proof thai the alien musi be recognized as being prominent in his field
of endeavor as demonsirated by the folowing according to & CFR
§214.2{0)}(3} {iv}:
A. Evidence that the alien has been nominated for or has been the recipient
of significant! national or Inlernational awards or prizes In the pariicular fleld such
as an Academy Aword, an Emmy, a Grammy, or a Director's Gulld Award, or
B. At least three of the following forms of documentation:
(1) Evidence thal the allen has performed, and will perform, services as a
lead or starring participant In productions or events, which have a
distinguished reputation as evidenced by critical reviews, advertisements,
publicity releases, publications contracts, or endorsements;
(2) Evidence that the alten has achieved national or Infernational
recognition for achievements evidenced by eriiical reviews or ofher
published materials by of about the Individual In major newspapers, trade
journals, magazines, or other publications:
{3} Evidence that the alten has performed, and will perform, In a lead,
staring, of critical role for organizations and establishments that have a
distinguished repuiction evidenced by articles In newspapers, bade
journals, publications, or testimonials:
(4) Evidence thai the alien has a record of major commercial or critically
acclaimed successes os evidenced by such Indicators as litle, rating,
standing In the held, box office recelpts, mation picture or television
ratings, and other occupational achievements reported In trade Journals,
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