EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided January 2022Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN192022_01B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Visual artist from Venezuela with bachelor's degree in painting. Claimed lesser awards, membership in associations, and published material. Met only two criteria per director; on appeal, awards and membership also rejected as lacking national or international recognition. Appeal dismissed because petitioner failed to meet three criteria threshold and lacked sustained acclaim.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Award from Venezuelan association not shown to be nationally or internationally recognized for excellence
- Membership · No evidence petitioner was formally granted membership; organization requirements and expert judgment not established
- Final merits · Petitioner did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top tier status
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Award from Venezuelan association not shown to be nationally or internationally recognized for excellence |
 Membership | Not met | No evidence petitioner was formally granted membership; organization requirements and expert judgment not established |
 Published material | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; petitioner waived this criterion on appeal |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top tier status |
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