EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC212005_08B2203
AwardsNot metExhibitionsNot metMembershipNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Horticulture artist filed self-petitioned EB-1A for extraordinary ability. Claimed awards, membership, and exhibitions. AAO rejected all criteria as lacking sustained national or international recognition and dismissed for failure to meet three-criterion threshold and absence of evidence of intent to continue work in United States.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Award certificate with national title insufficient; absence of sustained awards indicates no sustained acclaim
- Exhibitions · Specific names and locations of exhibitions featuring petitioner's work not identified
- Membership · Membership evaluated at local or regional chapter level does not meet criterion requirement
- Final merits · Failed to establish three criteria; no sustained national or international acclaim shown; also failed intent requirement
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Award certificate with national title insufficient; absence of sustained awards indicates no sustained acclaim |
 Exhibitions | Not met | Specific names and locations of exhibitions featuring petitioner's work not identified |
 Membership | Not met | Membership evaluated at local or regional chapter level does not meet criterion requirement |
 Final merits | Not met | Failed to establish three criteria; no sustained national or international acclaim shown; also failed intent requirement |
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