EB-1AArts, design, architectureEmployerDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC162005_02B2203
AwardsNot metLeading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Counsel represented Chinese Peking Opera actor claiming extraordinary ability. Failed to meet three required criteria: awards lacked official documentation, membership was local-level only, and critical role unproven. Additionally, no evidence of continued work in expertise area or prospective employment plans required by regulation.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · No official competition results, event programs, or contemporaneous evidence establishing national recognition
- Leading or critical role · No evidence of leading or critical role for distinguished organization with earned acclaim
- Membership · Local or regional chapter membership does not demonstrate outstanding achievement or national acclaim
- Final merits · Insufficient evidence of sustained national or international acclaim; no work documentation during authorized period
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | No official competition results, event programs, or contemporaneous evidence establishing national recognition |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | No evidence of leading or critical role for distinguished organization with earned acclaim |
 Membership | Not met | Local or regional chapter membership does not demonstrate outstanding achievement or national acclaim |
 Final merits | Not met | Insufficient evidence of sustained national or international acclaim; no work documentation during authorized period |
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