EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2020Sustained
Outcome: Sustained
AUG262020_01B2203
ExhibitionsMetHigh salaryMetPublished materialMetFinal meritsMet
Our summary
Fashion model petitioner claimed three initial criteria and demonstrated sustained international acclaim. AAO found published material, exhibitions, and high salary criteria met. Evaluating overall evidence, AAO sustained appeal, finding petitioner demonstrated extraordinary ability through acclaimed career, prestigious brand modeling, and field recognition.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Exhibitions · Petitioner displayed work at fashion shows and exhibits, walked multiple runways including top four international fashion weeks
- High salary · Petitioner commanded high salary in relation to other fashion models, placing her among small percentage at top of field
- Published material · Petitioner appeared in major media publications including Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, Glamour, and New York Times
- Final merits · Totality of evidence establishes sustained international acclaim and positioning among small percentage at very top of field
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Exhibitions | Met | Petitioner displayed work at fashion shows and exhibits, walked multiple runways including top four international fashion weeks |
 High salary | Met | Petitioner commanded high salary in relation to other fashion models, placing her among small percentage at top of field |
 Published material | Met | Petitioner appeared in major media publications including Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, Glamour, and New York Times |
 Final merits | Met | Totality of evidence establishes sustained international acclaim and positioning among small percentage at very top of field |
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