EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2015Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB182015_01B2203
AwardsNot metCommercial successClaimed, not analyzedExhibitionsClaimed, not analyzedHigh salaryClaimed, not analyzedJudgingClaimed, not analyzedLeading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzedMembershipClaimed, not analyzedOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedPublished materialClaimed, not analyzedScholarly articlesClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Self-petitioner, luthier, sought EB-1A classification claiming awards and other criteria. AAO dismissed appeal, finding awards lacked national or international recognition, selection criteria were unclear, and petitioner failed to meet the minimum three-criteria threshold for extraordinary ability.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Award did not demonstrate national or international recognition; selection criteria unclear; youth contest status not established
- Final merits · Evidence in aggregate did not demonstrate expertise at very top of field; petitioner failed criteria threshold
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Award did not demonstrate national or international recognition; selection criteria unclear; youth contest status not established |
 Commercial success | Claimed, not analyzed | Criterion listed in regulations but petitioner did not claim or submit evidence for this criterion |
 Exhibitions | Claimed, not analyzed | Criterion listed in regulations but petitioner did not claim or submit evidence for this criterion |
 High salary | Claimed, not analyzed | Criterion listed in regulations but petitioner did not claim or submit evidence for this criterion |
 Judging | Claimed, not analyzed | Criterion listed in regulations but petitioner did not claim or submit evidence for this criterion |
 Leading or critical role | Claimed, not analyzed | Criterion listed in regulations but petitioner did not claim or submit evidence for this criterion |
 Membership | Claimed, not analyzed | Criterion listed in regulations but petitioner did not claim or submit evidence for this criterion |
 Original contributions | Claimed, not analyzed | Criterion listed in regulations but petitioner did not claim or submit evidence for this criterion |
 Published material | Claimed, not analyzed | Criterion listed in regulations but petitioner did not claim or submit relevant evidence |
 Scholarly articles | Claimed, not analyzed | Criterion listed in regulations but petitioner did not claim or submit evidence for this criterion |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence in aggregate did not demonstrate expertise at very top of field; petitioner failed criteria threshold |
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