O-1AArts, design, architectureAgentDecided 2016Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN082016_01D8101
AwardsNot metLeading or critical roleNot metHigh salaryClaimed, not analyzedJudgingClaimed, not analyzedMembershipClaimed, not analyzedOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedPublished materialClaimed, not analyzedScholarly articlesClaimed, not analyzed
Our summary
Art company petitioned to classify a Fluxus artist as O-1A extraordinary ability in the arts. The AAO dismissed, holding the beneficiary did not satisfy the evidentiary threshold; the scholarship and associated persons did not demonstrate the required level of individual distinction, and the criteria for awards and lead roles in distinguished productions were not met.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Beneficiary did not receive or was not nominated for significant national or international award comparable to Academy Award, Emmy, Grammy, or Director's Guild Award.
- Leading or critical role · Evidence of lead or starring role in distinguished productions insufficient; association with others does not document beneficiary's participation level as required.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Beneficiary did not receive or was not nominated for significant national or international award comparable to Academy Award, Emmy, Grammy, or Director's Guild Award. |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Evidence of lead or starring role in distinguished productions insufficient; association with others does not document beneficiary's participation level as required. |
 High salary | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed. |
 Judging | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed. |
 Membership | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed. |
 Original contributions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed. |
 Published material | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed. |
 Scholarly articles | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed. |
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