EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2013Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG022013_01B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A director/producer/writer/instructor sought EB-1A classification. The AAO upheld denial, finding insufficient qualifying evidence under three regulatory criteria: awards lacked primary documentation, membership did not show association requirement of outstanding achievements, and published materials lacked proper circulation evidence. Overall evidence failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Primary evidence of 2010 career award unavailable; secondary evidence and deficient translations insufficient
- Membership · General reputation of association does not establish requirement for outstanding member achievements
- Published material · Partial translations and failure to submit circulation evidence for publications
- Final merits · Evidence in aggregate does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Primary evidence of 2010 career award unavailable; secondary evidence and deficient translations insufficient |
 Membership | Not met | General reputation of association does not establish requirement for outstanding member achievements |
 Published material | Not met | Partial translations and failure to submit circulation evidence for publications |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence in aggregate does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim |
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