EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2013Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN172013_01B2203
Published materialMetAwardsNot metCommercial successNot metExhibitionsNot metJudgingNot metLeading or critical roleNot metOriginal contributionsNot metHigh salaryClaimed, not analyzedMembershipClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A fashion stylist self-petitioner claimed EB-1A extraordinary ability. The petitioner met only the published material criterion but failed on multiple other criteria. The AAO summarily dismissed the appeal for lack of specific arguments, affirming denial.
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What the AAO accepted
- Published material · Director determined petitioner met this criterion
What was missing
- Awards · Director determined petitioner failed to establish eligibility
- Commercial success · Director determined petitioner failed to establish eligibility
- Exhibitions · Director determined petitioner failed to establish eligibility
- Judging · Director determined petitioner failed to establish eligibility
- Leading or critical role · Director determined petitioner failed to establish eligibility
- Original contributions · Director determined petitioner failed to establish eligibility
- Final merits · Appeal summarily dismissed; counsel failed to identify specific erroneous findings or provide substantive arguments
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Published material | Met | Director determined petitioner met this criterion |
 Awards | Not met | Director determined petitioner failed to establish eligibility |
 Commercial success | Not met | Director determined petitioner failed to establish eligibility |
 Exhibitions | Not met | Director determined petitioner failed to establish eligibility |
 Judging | Not met | Director determined petitioner failed to establish eligibility |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Director determined petitioner failed to establish eligibility |
 Original contributions | Not met | Director determined petitioner failed to establish eligibility |
 High salary | Claimed, not analyzed | Director found no documentary evidence submitted; petitioner made no claim on appeal |
 Membership | Claimed, not analyzed | Director found no documentary evidence submitted; petitioner made no claim on appeal |
 Final merits | Not met | Appeal summarily dismissed; counsel failed to identify specific erroneous findings or provide substantive arguments |
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