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EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided April 2021Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

APR302021_01B2203

ExhibitionsMetJudgingMetPublished materialNot metAwardsClaimed, not analyzedCommercial successClaimed, not analyzedHigh salaryClaimed, not analyzedLeading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzedMembershipClaimed, not analyzedOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedScholarly articlesClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met

Our summary

An artist claimed extraordinary ability and satisfaction of six criteria beyond two established by the service center. AAO found petitioner met only judging and exhibitions criteria, failing to establish three required criteria. Record did not demonstrate sustained acclaim or top-tier status.

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What the AAO accepted

  • Exhibitions · Director determined criterion met; AAO did not disturb this finding.
  • Judging · Director determined criterion met; AAO did not disturb this finding.

What was missing

  • Published material · Television transcripts do not constitute published material; networks not established as major medium.
  • Final merits · Record does not support sustained national or international acclaim or top tier status.

Criteria

CriterionReadingWhy
ExhibitionsMetDirector determined criterion met; AAO did not disturb this finding.
JudgingMetDirector determined criterion met; AAO did not disturb this finding.
Published materialNot metTelevision transcripts do not constitute published material; networks not established as major medium.
AwardsClaimed, not analyzedClaimed but not analyzed; petitioner claimed six other criteria.
Commercial successClaimed, not analyzedClaimed but not analyzed; petitioner claimed six other criteria.
High salaryClaimed, not analyzedClaimed but not analyzed; petitioner claimed six other criteria.
Leading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzedClaimed but not analyzed; petitioner claimed six other criteria.
MembershipClaimed, not analyzedClaimed but not analyzed; petitioner claimed six other criteria.
Original contributionsClaimed, not analyzedClaimed but not analyzed; petitioner claimed six other criteria.
Scholarly articlesClaimed, not analyzedClaimed but not analyzed; petitioner claimed six other criteria.
Final meritsNot metRecord does not support sustained national or international acclaim or top tier status.

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