EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2019Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB282019_01B2203
ExhibitionsMetPublished materialMetOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Pop artist claimed extraordinary ability, meeting published material and exhibitions criteria. On appeal claimed original contributions of major significance. AAO rejected original contributions finding that museum decisions to exhibit work and general praise letters lack specificity and probative evidence of field impact. Appeal dismissed.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Exhibitions · Work displayed at multiple artistic venues
- Published material · Articles about artwork in major media publications in country of citizenship
What was missing
- Original contributions · Museum exhibitions and general praise insufficient; lacks evidence of major significance in field
- Final merits · Record does not support sustained national or international acclaim or top-tier status
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Exhibitions | Met | Work displayed at multiple artistic venues |
 Published material | Met | Articles about artwork in major media publications in country of citizenship |
 Original contributions | Not met | Museum exhibitions and general praise insufficient; lacks evidence of major significance in field |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not support sustained national or international acclaim or top-tier status |
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