EB-1AArts, design, architectureEmployerDecided 2007Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Aug302007_02B2203
AwardsNot metPublished materialNot metJudgingClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Employer-sponsored dancer claims extraordinary ability through awards, published material, and prior O-1 nonimmigrant classification. AAO dismissed appeal, finding awards lack required recognition, articles missing translations and credentials, and prior O-1 status irrelevant to EB-1A standard. No sustained acclaim shown.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Awards lack national or international recognition and timing shows lack of sustained acclaim
- Published material · Articles lack required English translations and author information; not in professional publications
- Final merits · Evidence does not establish sustained national or international acclaim or position at very top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Awards lack national or international recognition and timing shows lack of sustained acclaim |
 Published material | Not met | Articles lack required English translations and author information; not in professional publications |
 Judging | Claimed, not analyzed | Criterion not initially claimed; insufficient evidence of participation consistent with national acclaim |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence does not establish sustained national or international acclaim or position at very top of field |
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