EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2012Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Dec212012_02B2203
MembershipMetPublished materialMetAwardsNot metExhibitionsNot metLeading or critical roleNot metOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A cultural dancer sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. She claimed awards, membership, published material, original contributions, exhibitions, and leading role. The AAO affirmed that two criteria were met but found insufficient evidence of major contributions or qualifying exhibitions, and dismissed the appeal because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim.
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What the AAO accepted
- Membership · Director determined petitioner met this criterion; AAO affirmed
- Published material · Director determined petitioner met this criterion; AAO affirmed
What was missing
- Awards · Scholarship award did not qualify as nationally or internationally recognized prize for excellence
- Exhibitions · Performances at venues did not qualify as displays at artistic exhibitions or showcases
- Leading or critical role · Role not apparent in organizational hierarchy with matching duties
- Original contributions · Promoting cultural dance through performance does not demonstrate major significance impact on field
- Final merits · Petitioner did not meet at least three separate criteria required for sustained acclaim
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Membership | Met | Director determined petitioner met this criterion; AAO affirmed |
 Published material | Met | Director determined petitioner met this criterion; AAO affirmed |
 Awards | Not met | Scholarship award did not qualify as nationally or internationally recognized prize for excellence |
 Exhibitions | Not met | Performances at venues did not qualify as displays at artistic exhibitions or showcases |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Role not apparent in organizational hierarchy with matching duties |
 Original contributions | Not met | Promoting cultural dance through performance does not demonstrate major significance impact on field |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner did not meet at least three separate criteria required for sustained acclaim |
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