EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC022005_09B2203
AwardsNot metHigh salaryNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Self-petitioner, a visual artist, claimed EB-1A extraordinary ability based on awards, membership, publications, and salary. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding insufficient evidence of sustained national or international acclaim at the very top of her field despite being a successful artist.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Third-place award in South African children's book illustration competition does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim
- High salary · No evidence petitioner's salary is significantly higher than other visual artists or comparable to top field artists
- Membership · Membership in Four Seasons Artists of Maui Program lacks corroborative evidence that outstanding achievements are required
- Published material · Inclusion in art company catalogues and Hawaiian newspaper articles do not reflect sustained national or international acclaim at top level
- Final merits · Petitioner is successful artist but has not achieved sustained national or international acclaim placing her at very top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Third-place award in South African children's book illustration competition does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim |
 High salary | Not met | No evidence petitioner's salary is significantly higher than other visual artists or comparable to top field artists |
 Membership | Not met | Membership in Four Seasons Artists of Maui Program lacks corroborative evidence that outstanding achievements are required |
 Published material | Not met | Inclusion in art company catalogues and Hawaiian newspaper articles do not reflect sustained national or international acclaim at top level |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner is successful artist but has not achieved sustained national or international acclaim placing her at very top of field |
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