EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2012Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Dec052012_04B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metJudgingClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A self-petitioner ballroom dancer sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Petitioner claimed awards, association membership, judging experience, and original contributions. AAO found awards lacked national recognition, membership criteria unmet, judging claim abandoned, and contributions inadequately documented. Appeal dismissed.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Awards lacked national or international recognition; only local or regional recognition
- Membership · Association did not meet plain language requirements for membership judged by recognized experts
- Original contributions · Technique book and manual did not establish significant field contributions as of priority date
- Final merits · Did not establish sustained national or international acclaim required for extraordinary ability
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Awards lacked national or international recognition; only local or regional recognition |
 Membership | Not met | Association did not meet plain language requirements for membership judged by recognized experts |
 Original contributions | Not met | Technique book and manual did not establish significant field contributions as of priority date |
 Judging | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; issue abandoned on appeal |
 Final merits | Not met | Did not establish sustained national or international acclaim required for extraordinary ability |
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