Outcome: Dismissed
DEC112023_01B2203
Our summary
Comics creator and illustrator self-petitioning for EB-1A extraordinary ability claimed three criteria. AAO found one criterion met: a nationally recognized Venezuelan award for excellence in plastic arts. Published material and leading critical role claims were rejected. Appeal dismissed because only two of ten required criteria established.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
What the AAO accepted
- Awards · Venezuelan national award for excellence in plastic arts established as nationally recognized.
What was missing
- Leading or critical role · Organization's distinguished reputation not established through figure manufacturing.
- Published material · Online sources not qualified as professional trade publications or major media by reach.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Met | Venezuelan national award for excellence in plastic arts established as nationally recognized. | |
| Not met | Organization's distinguished reputation not established through figure manufacturing. | |
| Not met | Online sources not qualified as professional trade publications or major media by reach. | |
| Not reached / not discussed | Only two criteria met; third required before final merits determination reached. |
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