EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2016Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG032016_01B2203
ExhibitionsMetAwardsNot metHigh salaryNot metOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Motion graphics artist sought EB-1A classification in the arts. Director found only one criterion met (artistic display). Petitioner appealed claiming two additional criteria but provided insufficient evidence of awards, published material, or original contributions of major significance. AAO affirmed dismissal.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Exhibitions · Director found petitioner met artistic display criterion under regulation
What was missing
- Awards · Petitioner abandoned claim in RFE response; no evidence of nationally recognized award
- High salary · Evidence does not establish high salary relative to others in field
- Original contributions · Reference letters praised talents but did not show contributions of major significance
- Published material · Submission of artistic work alone without published articles about her insufficient
- Final merits · Record does not support expertise level required for classification
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Exhibitions | Met | Director found petitioner met artistic display criterion under regulation |
 Awards | Not met | Petitioner abandoned claim in RFE response; no evidence of nationally recognized award |
 High salary | Not met | Evidence does not establish high salary relative to others in field |
 Original contributions | Not met | Reference letters praised talents but did not show contributions of major significance |
 Published material | Not met | Submission of artistic work alone without published articles about her insufficient |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not support expertise level required for classification |
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