EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2013Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB272013_01B2203
AwardsNot metJudgingNot metOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Art publisher and writer self-petitioner sought extraordinary ability classification. Counsel asserted three criteria met but petitioner failed to submit qualifying evidence under at least three of ten regulatory criteria. Evidence insufficient to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Petitioner failed to establish nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards
- Judging · Petitioner failed to establish participation as judge of others' work
- Original contributions · Petitioner failed to establish original contributions of major significance
- Final merits · Failed to meet at least three regulatory criteria; not one of small percentage at very top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Petitioner failed to establish nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards |
 Judging | Not met | Petitioner failed to establish participation as judge of others' work |
 Original contributions | Not met | Petitioner failed to establish original contributions of major significance |
 Final merits | Not met | Failed to meet at least three regulatory criteria; not one of small percentage at very top of field |
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