EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2008Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Apr172008_01B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Dance professional and promoter sought EB-1A classification in arts. Claimed awards and membership criteria through scholarship, certificates, and dance troupe affiliation. AAO found these do not meet extraordinary ability standard. Overall record shows past talent but insufficient evidence of sustained acclaim at very top level.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Scholarship and certificate of appreciation do not rise to level of extraordinary ability; no recognition of excellence in dance field
- Membership · Dance troupe not association; organizations do not establish requirement of outstanding achievement for membership
- Final merits · Petitioner demonstrates past talent as dancer but not achievements placing her at very top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Scholarship and certificate of appreciation do not rise to level of extraordinary ability; no recognition of excellence in dance field |
 Membership | Not met | Dance troupe not association; organizations do not establish requirement of outstanding achievement for membership |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner demonstrates past talent as dancer but not achievements placing her at very top of field |
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