EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided January 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN162020_03B2203
ExhibitionsMetAwardsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A carpet weaver claimed six EB-1A criteria beyond the one found met (exhibitions). AAO affirmed one criterion met but rejected others: awards lacked documentation of international recognition, membership documentation was conclusory, publication lacked major media status. Only exhibitions criterion satisfied, but three required; appeal dismissed.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Exhibitions · Record shows rugs displayed at artistic exhibitions including international Central Asia event
What was missing
- Awards · Regional prize claimed as international; supporting documents lack award significance details, criteria, or recipient information
- Membership · Association membership claimed but no credible evidence of membership requirements judged by recognized experts
- Published material · Article properly translated but publication lacks evidence of high circulation or status as major media
- Final merits · One criterion met insufficient; record lacks evidence of sustained national or international acclaim or top-of-field status
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Exhibitions | Met | Record shows rugs displayed at artistic exhibitions including international Central Asia event |
 Awards | Not met | Regional prize claimed as international; supporting documents lack award significance details, criteria, or recipient information |
 Membership | Not met | Association membership claimed but no credible evidence of membership requirements judged by recognized experts |
 Published material | Not met | Article properly translated but publication lacks evidence of high circulation or status as major media |
 Final merits | Not met | One criterion met insufficient; record lacks evidence of sustained national or international acclaim or top-of-field status |
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