EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided February 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB082024_01B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A violin restorer claimed extraordinary ability based on awards, membership, and published material. AAO dismissed, finding awards lacked national recognition, membership criterion not satisfied, published material insufficient, and no three-criterion threshold met for final merits consideration.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Certificates lacked evidence of national or international recognition for excellence
- Membership · Association membership not established; no evidence members are recognized professionals
- Published material · Submitted article did not adequately establish national or international significance of work
- Final merits · Petitioner did not meet three criteria; no sustained national or international acclaim demonstrated
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Certificates lacked evidence of national or international recognition for excellence |
 Membership | Not met | Association membership not established; no evidence members are recognized professionals |
 Published material | Not met | Submitted article did not adequately establish national or international significance of work |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner did not meet three criteria; no sustained national or international acclaim demonstrated |
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