EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2015Sustained
Outcome: Sustained
AUG272015_01B2203
Leading or critical roleMetOriginal contributionsMetPublished materialMetFinal meritsMet
Our summary
Graphic and fashion designer sought EB-1A classification. Petitioner claimed three regulatory criteria: published material, leading role, and original contributions. AAO found evidence met all three criteria and that the aggregate evidence demonstrated sustained national or international acclaim and placed petitioner among the very top of the field. Appeal sustained.
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What the AAO accepted
- Leading or critical role · Petitioner performed leading role for major international denim designer on fashion, website, marketing, management
- Original contributions · Other denim manufacturers copied petitioner's pocket embroidery designs
- Published material · Evidence of published material about petitioner's work in major media in Japan
- Final merits · Aggregate evidence establishes petitioner among small percentage at very top of field with sustained national or international acclaim
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Leading or critical role | Met | Petitioner performed leading role for major international denim designer on fashion, website, marketing, management |
 Original contributions | Met | Other denim manufacturers copied petitioner's pocket embroidery designs |
 Published material | Met | Evidence of published material about petitioner's work in major media in Japan |
 Final merits | Met | Aggregate evidence establishes petitioner among small percentage at very top of field with sustained national or international acclaim |
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