EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC022005_01B2203
AwardsNot metHigh salaryNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Self-petitioner visual artist in arts seeks EB-1A extraordinary ability. Claimed awards, membership, published material, and high salary. AAO found no major international recognition, unverified association membership, local press coverage insufficient, and no evidence of top-tier compensation. Appeal dismissed.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Third-place award in children's book illustration not major international recognition; stipend to represent at shows insufficient
- High salary · No evidence petitioner's salary significantly higher than other visual artists or top field practitioners
- Membership · No corroborative evidence of Four Seasons Artists program membership criteria or achievement requirements
- Published material · Commercial art catalogues and local Hawaiian newspapers do not reflect sustained national or international acclaim
- Final merits · Petitioner is successful artist but has not achieved sustained national or international acclaim at very top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Third-place award in children's book illustration not major international recognition; stipend to represent at shows insufficient |
 High salary | Not met | No evidence petitioner's salary significantly higher than other visual artists or top field practitioners |
 Membership | Not met | No corroborative evidence of Four Seasons Artists program membership criteria or achievement requirements |
 Published material | Not met | Commercial art catalogues and local Hawaiian newspapers do not reflect sustained national or international acclaim |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner is successful artist but has not achieved sustained national or international acclaim at very top of field |
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