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EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2023Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

DEC112023_01B2203

AwardsMetLeading or critical roleNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot reached / not discussed

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.

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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

CriterionReadingWhy
AwardsMetVenezuelan national award for excellence in plastic arts established as nationally recognized.
Leading or critical roleNot metOrganization's distinguished reputation not established through figure manufacturing.
Published materialNot metOnline sources not qualified as professional trade publications or major media by reach.
Final meritsNot reached / not discussedOnly two criteria met; third required before final merits determination reached.

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