EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2013Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR092013_01B2203
Published materialNot metMembershipClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
An artist self-petitioner claimed EB-1A extraordinary ability. The petitioner failed on published material criterion due to lack of author identification and material being promotional rather than independent coverage. The AAO affirmed dismissal for insufficient criteria met.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Published material · Director's finding withdrawn; material did not meet plain language requirements for publication about petitioner
- Final merits · Petitioner did not establish three qualifying criteria or sustained national or international acclaim
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Published material | Not met | Director's finding withdrawn; material did not meet plain language requirements for publication about petitioner |
 Membership | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but abandoned; petitioner made no assertion of eligibility in RFE response or on appeal |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner did not establish three qualifying criteria or sustained national or international acclaim |
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