EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2022Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG232022_01B2203
ExhibitionsMetJudgingMetAwardsNot metHigh salaryNot metLeading or critical roleNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Art curator and architect sought EB-1A classification. AAO dismissed appeal, finding petitioner met only two of six claimed criteria. Petitioner failed to establish three criteria minimum and abandoned architecture for art curation and fashion accessories, showing insufficient intent to continue in claimed field of extraordinary ability.
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What the AAO accepted
- Exhibitions · Submitted sufficient evidence of display at artistic exhibitions
- Judging · Served on juries at municipal museum and exhibition selection
What was missing
- Awards · Submitted prize not shown to be nationally or internationally recognized
- High salary · Letter did not provide sufficient information for field comparison
- Leading or critical role · Founded studio but did not establish distinguished reputation through documentation
- Published material · Publications not in major trade publications or major media
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Exhibitions | Met | Submitted sufficient evidence of display at artistic exhibitions |
 Judging | Met | Served on juries at municipal museum and exhibition selection |
 Awards | Not met | Submitted prize not shown to be nationally or internationally recognized |
 High salary | Not met | Letter did not provide sufficient information for field comparison |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Founded studio but did not establish distinguished reputation through documentation |
 Published material | Not met | Publications not in major trade publications or major media |
 Final merits | Not reached / not discussed | Did not meet initial three criteria requirement; also abandoned field of architecture |
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