EB-1AOtherIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC192005_20B2203
AwardsNot metExhibitionsNot metMembershipNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A vegetable carver self-petitioner sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. The AAO found insufficient evidence of nationally recognized awards, qualifying association membership, or regular display at exclusive venues. Additionally, no evidence of intention to continue work in the United States. Appeal dismissed.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Award certificate with national title lacks extensive documentation of sustained acclaim.
- Exhibitions · Work not regularly displayed at exclusive national venues; specific exhibition names and locations not provided.
- Membership · Association membership based on employment or activity; does not require outstanding achievement.
- Final merits · Failed to meet three criteria; does not demonstrate sustained acclaim at very top of field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Award certificate with national title lacks extensive documentation of sustained acclaim. |
 Exhibitions | Not met | Work not regularly displayed at exclusive national venues; specific exhibition names and locations not provided. |
 Membership | Not met | Association membership based on employment or activity; does not require outstanding achievement. |
 Final merits | Not met | Failed to meet three criteria; does not demonstrate sustained acclaim at very top of field. |
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