EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2008Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Aug222008_01B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Chinese opera stage designer and performer petitioner claimed awards, association membership, and published material recognition. AAO found awards lack national or international recognition standards, membership criteria not met, and photograph appearance without name insufficient to establish published material criterion.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Student competition award and apparel design prizes lack national or international recognition or relevance.
- Membership · No evidence membership required outstanding achievement as essential condition for admission.
- Published material · Photograph appearance without name mention insufficient; must be published material primarily about petitioner.
- Final merits · Failed to meet three regulatory criteria; evidence insufficient for sustained national acclaim.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Student competition award and apparel design prizes lack national or international recognition or relevance. |
 Membership | Not met | No evidence membership required outstanding achievement as essential condition for admission. |
 Published material | Not met | Photograph appearance without name mention insufficient; must be published material primarily about petitioner. |
 Final merits | Not met | Failed to meet three regulatory criteria; evidence insufficient for sustained national acclaim. |
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