EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR272005_03B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Poet claiming extraordinary ability based on awards, membership, and published material. AAO found awards lacked demonstrated national or international recognition, membership claims were positions not memberships, and published material was not substantiated. Poetry showed talent but did not establish top-level sustained acclaim.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Awards lacked national or international recognition; significance not established.
- Membership · Positions held were not memberships requiring outstanding achievement.
- Published material · No evidence that theses were published in professional or major media.
- Final merits · Evidence shows talent but not sustained national or international acclaim at top level.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Awards lacked national or international recognition; significance not established. |
 Membership | Not met | Positions held were not memberships requiring outstanding achievement. |
 Published material | Not met | No evidence that theses were published in professional or major media. |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence shows talent but not sustained national or international acclaim at top level. |
A published decision describes one case. It is not legal advice and not a prediction for yours.