EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2006Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Dec152006_02B2203
AwardsNot metExhibitionsNot metHigh salaryNot metLeading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot met
Our summary
A self-represented artist sought extraordinary ability classification, claiming awards, membership, published material, exhibitions, a leading role and high salary. The AAO dismissed the appeal because no major award or three criteria were shown, and also found no evidence of intent to continue working in the United States.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · No evidence of award criteria, number of recipients or national or international stature of the prizes.
- Exhibitions · No regular showings at exclusive venues devoted largely to the petitioner's own artwork.
- High salary · No evidence of compensation significantly higher than others in the field.
- Leading or critical role · Involvement not shown to have earned sustained national or international acclaim.
- Membership · Association not shown to require outstanding achievement for admission; chapter-level membership does not qualify.
- Published material · Material not shown to be primarily about the petitioner in major media, nor acclaim sustained.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | No evidence of award criteria, number of recipients or national or international stature of the prizes. |
 Exhibitions | Not met | No regular showings at exclusive venues devoted largely to the petitioner's own artwork. |
 High salary | Not met | No evidence of compensation significantly higher than others in the field. |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Involvement not shown to have earned sustained national or international acclaim. |
 Membership | Not met | Association not shown to require outstanding achievement for admission; chapter-level membership does not qualify. |
 Published material | Not met | Material not shown to be primarily about the petitioner in major media, nor acclaim sustained. |
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