O-1B Deep Dive Part 4: What does “Major commercial or critically acclaimed successes” mean?

The USCIS O-1B criterion at 8 CFR §214.2(o)(3)(iv)(B)(4) requires evidence that the artist “has a record of major commercial or critically acclaimed successes as evidenced by such indicators as title, rating, standing in the field, box office receipts, motion pictures or television ratings, and other occupational achievements reported in trade journals, major newspapers, or other publications.”

But what does this mean? What do you need to show to satisfy this criterion?

And why do so many people get it wrong?

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