Outcome: Dismissed
JAN212022_01B2203
Our summary
An artist and painter from Peru sought EB-1A extraordinary ability. Although demonstrating artistic exhibition displays, he failed to establish receipt of nationally or internationally recognized awards or publication in major media. Meeting only one of three required criteria, he lacked evidence of sustained acclaim.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
What the AAO accepted
- Exhibitions · Director found criterion met; display of work at artistic exhibitions established
What was missing
- Awards · Awards not proven nationally or internationally recognized; insufficient media coverage documentation
- Published material · Record did not establish publications in professional or major trade publications
- Final merits · Met only one of three required criteria; insufficient sustained national or international acclaim
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Met | Director found criterion met; display of work at artistic exhibitions established | |
| Not met | Awards not proven nationally or internationally recognized; insufficient media coverage documentation | |
| Not met | Record did not establish publications in professional or major trade publications | |
| Not met | Met only one of three required criteria; insufficient sustained national or international acclaim |
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