EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2018Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN252018_02B2203
ExhibitionsMetHigh salaryNot metLeading or critical roleNot metPublished materialNot met
Our summary
A figure skater self-petitioner claimed four EB-1A criteria. The AAO found only exhibitions met. Published material lacked required documentation; leading/critical role and high salary failed to meet plain language requirements. With fewer than three criteria met, no final merits analysis was conducted; appeal dismissed.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Exhibitions · Display of work in artistic exhibitions satisfied this criterion.
What was missing
- High salary · Limited salary comparison to specific individuals insufficient for field-wide analysis.
- Leading or critical role · Evidence showed individual importance but not critical role for organization as whole.
- Published material · Materials lacked title, date, author, and did not meet 'about' the petitioner requirement.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Exhibitions | Met | Display of work in artistic exhibitions satisfied this criterion. |
 High salary | Not met | Limited salary comparison to specific individuals insufficient for field-wide analysis. |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Evidence showed individual importance but not critical role for organization as whole. |
 Published material | Not met | Materials lacked title, date, author, and did not meet 'about' the petitioner requirement. |
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