EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided February 2022Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB242022_02B2203
ExhibitionsMetLeading or critical roleMetPublished materialMetFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Visual artist and designer sought extraordinary ability classification. Satisfied three evidentiary criteria: published material, exhibitions, and leading role. AAO dismissed appeal because evidence of limited media coverage and nominal press over twenty years did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim required for top-tier status.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Exhibitions · Director determined petitioner met criterion for artistic display and exhibitions.
- Leading or critical role · Director determined petitioner met criterion for leading or critical role in field.
- Published material · Director determined petitioner met criterion for published material about his work.
What was missing
- Final merits · Petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim and top percentage status.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Exhibitions | Met | Director determined petitioner met criterion for artistic display and exhibitions. |
 Leading or critical role | Met | Director determined petitioner met criterion for leading or critical role in field. |
 Published material | Met | Director determined petitioner met criterion for published material about his work. |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim and top percentage status. |
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