EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2008Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Dec302008_01B2203
AwardsNot metHigh salaryNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Lacquer painter claiming extraordinary ability under EB-1A. Petitioner submitted evidence of local award, association membership, and published materials. AAO found award lacked national or international recognition, membership did not require outstanding achievement, and published material was not primarily about petitioner or in major media. Appeal dismissed.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Award lacked evidence of national or international recognition beyond presenting organization
- High salary · No evidence of compensation placing petitioner among highest paid in field
- Membership · Membership requirements did not constitute outstanding achievement as essential condition
- Published material · Published material not primarily about petitioner or in major publications
- Final merits · Petitioner failed to meet major award or three regulatory criteria
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Award lacked evidence of national or international recognition beyond presenting organization |
 High salary | Not met | No evidence of compensation placing petitioner among highest paid in field |
 Membership | Not met | Membership requirements did not constitute outstanding achievement as essential condition |
 Published material | Not met | Published material not primarily about petitioner or in major publications |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner failed to meet major award or three regulatory criteria |
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