EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided April 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR052021_01B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metScholarly articlesClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A painter sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. He claimed membership, published material, original contributions, and scholarly articles criteria. The AAO found he satisfied only one initial criterion and failed to meet the required three. Appeal dismissed because the petitioner did not establish extraordinary ability through sustained national or international acclaim.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Petitioner did not receive major internationally recognized award
- Membership · Association membership does not require outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts
- Original contributions · Artwork demonstrates originality but not major significance or impact on the field
- Published material · Regional newspapers do not qualify as professional or major trade publications or major media
- Final merits · Record does not support sustained acclaim and recognition required for extraordinary ability
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Petitioner did not receive major internationally recognized award |
 Membership | Not met | Association membership does not require outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts |
 Original contributions | Not met | Artwork demonstrates originality but not major significance or impact on the field |
 Published material | Not met | Regional newspapers do not qualify as professional or major trade publications or major media |
 Scholarly articles | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed on appeal but not analyzed because initial three-criterion threshold already failed |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not support sustained acclaim and recognition required for extraordinary ability |
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