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How to Provide Evidence for EB-1A
Application Criteria of Commercial Successes in Arts?

Hi William,

As an virtual artist apply for the EB1 Extraordinary Ability (EB-1A) U.S. Green Card, how to provide evidence for commercial successes?

Answer,

USCIS officers will determine whether the person has enjoyed commercial successes in the arts. Commercial successes in the arts can be shown by box office receipts or record, cassette, compact disk, or video sales.

This EB-1A criterion focuses on volume of sales and box office receipts as a measure of the person's commercial success in the performing arts. Therefore, the mere fact that an person has recorded and released musical compilations or performed in theatrical, motion picture, or television productions would be insufficient, in and of itself, to meet this criterion. The evidence must show that the volume of sales and box office receipts reflect the person's commercial success relative to others involved in similar pursuits in the performing arts.

To demonstrate "Commercial Successes in the Performing Arts" for an EB-1A visa application, applicants need to provide evidence of commercial success, such as box office receipts or record, cassette, CD, or video sales. The key is showing the volume of sales and box office receipts are significant compared to others in the same field.

The EB-1A visa is for individuals with extraordinary abilities in various fields, including the performing arts. One of the criteria for this visa is demonstrating commercial success. This means showing that your work has been commercially successful in the performing arts industry.

USCIS, the agency responsible for processing visa applications, determines whether an applicant has demonstrated commercial success. The focus is on the volume of sales and box office receipts compared to other artists or performers in the same field. According to USCIS, the evidence must show that the applicant's commercial success is significant relative to others.

The evidemce can include gathering all relevant evidence, including box office receipts, sales records, and industry recognition, and also be prepared to compare your achievements to other artists in the same field.