EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2007Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Dec032007_02B2203
AwardsNot metJudgingNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Fine artist petitioned for extraordinary ability classification claiming awards, judging, and published material. AAO found awards lacked national recognition, judging criterion unmet as residencies are not prizes, and publications in small media insufficient. Evidence did not demonstrate sustained acclaim at very top national or international level.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Awards do not command recognition beyond presenting organizations; not nationally or internationally recognized
- Judging · Artist-in-residence or sculptor-in-residence positions are not prizes or awards for excellence
- Published material · Publications in small local papers and lack of author identification; not major media or professional trade publications
- Final merits · Evidence does not establish sustained national or international acclaim at very top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Awards do not command recognition beyond presenting organizations; not nationally or internationally recognized |
 Judging | Not met | Artist-in-residence or sculptor-in-residence positions are not prizes or awards for excellence |
 Published material | Not met | Publications in small local papers and lack of author identification; not major media or professional trade publications |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence does not establish sustained national or international acclaim at very top of field |
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