EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC272005_02B2203
AwardsNot metExhibitionsNot metLeading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Visual artist claimed extraordinary ability in arts. Submitted evidence of awards, membership, published materials, exhibitions, and organizational roles. AAO found petitioner failed to meet three required criteria; awards lacked documentation, association membership did not require outstanding achievement, publications not major media, exhibitions not at exclusive venues. Appeal dismissed.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Art contest awards lacked extensive documentation of national or international stature; no award criteria, number of entrants, or percentage provided
- Exhibitions · No evidence of regular display at exclusive national venues or regular participation in major venue shows
- Leading or critical role · No evidence petitioner performed leading or critical role for distinguished organization
- Membership · No evidence that association required outstanding achievement as essential condition for membership
- Published material · One-page article in printed collection and China Press article lacked substantial national distribution; author not identified; publication not major media
- Final merits · Failed to meet three required criteria; letters of support vague; achievements do not set petitioner significantly above others in field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Art contest awards lacked extensive documentation of national or international stature; no award criteria, number of entrants, or percentage provided |
 Exhibitions | Not met | No evidence of regular display at exclusive national venues or regular participation in major venue shows |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | No evidence petitioner performed leading or critical role for distinguished organization |
 Membership | Not met | No evidence that association required outstanding achievement as essential condition for membership |
 Published material | Not met | One-page article in printed collection and China Press article lacked substantial national distribution; author not identified; publication not major media |
 Final merits | Not met | Failed to meet three required criteria; letters of support vague; achievements do not set petitioner significantly above others in field |
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