EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2019Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB072019_01B2203
AwardsNot metExhibitionsNot metHigh salaryNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
An architect from Georgia sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification in architecture and design. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding he satisfied no initial evidentiary criteria and lacked evidence of sustained national or international acclaim required for the classification.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Asserted prizes lacked evidence of national or international recognition in the field
- Exhibitions · Instagram reposts and completed buildings do not constitute artistic exhibitions or showcases
- High salary · Annual earnings of thirty-nine thousand dollars not significantly high remuneration
- Published material · Self-promotional social media posting without required authorship information insufficient
- Final merits · Record does not support sustained national or international acclaim at top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Asserted prizes lacked evidence of national or international recognition in the field |
 Exhibitions | Not met | Instagram reposts and completed buildings do not constitute artistic exhibitions or showcases |
 High salary | Not met | Annual earnings of thirty-nine thousand dollars not significantly high remuneration |
 Published material | Not met | Self-promotional social media posting without required authorship information insufficient |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not support sustained national or international acclaim at top of field |
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