EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided February 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB262020_01B2203
ExhibitionsMetJudgingMetLeading or critical roleNot metPublished materialNot metScholarly articlesClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Fashion designer sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Claimed at least five criteria including judging, exhibitions, published material, critical role, and scholarly articles. AAO found judging and exhibitions met but published material lacked attribution and critical role claim unsupported; petitioner failed to meet three-criterion threshold and lacked sustained acclaim.
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What the AAO accepted
- Exhibitions · Displayed work at fashion shows
- Judging · Served as jury member evaluating student fashion designs and theses
What was missing
- Leading or critical role · Letters described job accomplishments but not critical role or distinguished organizational reputation
- Published material · Articles lacked required author attribution and publication credentials not established
- Final merits · Insufficient evidence of sustained national or international acclaim or top-tier standing
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Exhibitions | Met | Displayed work at fashion shows |
 Judging | Met | Served as jury member evaluating student fashion designs and theses |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Letters described job accomplishments but not critical role or distinguished organizational reputation |
 Published material | Not met | Articles lacked required author attribution and publication credentials not established |
 Scholarly articles | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed as separate criterion in decision |
 Final merits | Not met | Insufficient evidence of sustained national or international acclaim or top-tier standing |
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