EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided August 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG122025_02B2203
AwardsNot metHigh salaryNot metLeading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot met
Our summary
Ballroom dance choreographer petitioner sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification on motion. AAO found petitioner failed to meet at least three required criteria: awards lacked sufficient documentation, memberships did not require outstanding achievements, training manual showed no major significance, leading role claim unsubstantiated, and salary data was incomparable. Motion dismissed.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Petitioner received awards but did not show sufficient documentation of nationally or internationally recognized prizes.
- High salary · Salary information lacked appropriate comparison; petitioner title did not match field comparators.
- Leading or critical role · Petitioner did not sufficiently demonstrate leading or critical role at distinguished establishment.
- Membership · Petitioner did not demonstrate associations require outstanding achievements as judged by recognized experts.
- Original contributions · Training manual did not establish major significance; widespread usage alone insufficient without objective evidence.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Petitioner received awards but did not show sufficient documentation of nationally or internationally recognized prizes. |
 High salary | Not met | Salary information lacked appropriate comparison; petitioner title did not match field comparators. |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Petitioner did not sufficiently demonstrate leading or critical role at distinguished establishment. |
 Membership | Not met | Petitioner did not demonstrate associations require outstanding achievements as judged by recognized experts. |
 Original contributions | Not met | Training manual did not establish major significance; widespread usage alone insufficient without objective evidence. |
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