EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2006Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Aug022006_02B2203
AwardsNot metExhibitionsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Self-represented artist claimed extraordinary ability through awards, membership, publications, and exhibitions. The AAO found awards were local or provincial, publications insufficient, and exhibitions not at significant venues. Petition dismissed with fraud finding for misrepresenting another individual's achievements.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Awards reflect local or provincial rather than national or international recognition
- Exhibitions · No evidence of regular display at significant national venues or exclusive exhibition participation
- Membership · Membership requirements based on activity or employment, not outstanding achievement
- Published material · Single article in decade prior insufficient to demonstrate sustained acclaim in major media
- Final merits · Failed to meet at least three criteria; no sustained national or international acclaim at top level
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Awards reflect local or provincial rather than national or international recognition |
 Exhibitions | Not met | No evidence of regular display at significant national venues or exclusive exhibition participation |
 Membership | Not met | Membership requirements based on activity or employment, not outstanding achievement |
 Published material | Not met | Single article in decade prior insufficient to demonstrate sustained acclaim in major media |
 Final merits | Not met | Failed to meet at least three criteria; no sustained national or international acclaim at top level |
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