EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided January 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN292021_02B2203
AwardsMetPublished materialMetOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Architectural designer claimed three EB-1A criteria. Director found two met (awards, published material); petitioner appealed original contributions criterion. AAO dismissed: petitioner did not demonstrate original contributions of major significance or influence beyond individual projects. Final merits also failed; record showed successful career but not top-tier sustained acclaim.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Awards · Director found lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes met; AAO did not disturb.
- Published material · Director found published material in professional or major media met; AAO did not disturb.
What was missing
- Original contributions · Petitioner failed to show original contributions of major significance; construction from hired architectural plans does not demonstrate field influence.
- Final merits · Overall record shows successful architectural designer on prominent projects but not sustained national or international acclaim at very top of field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Met | Director found lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes met; AAO did not disturb. |
 Published material | Met | Director found published material in professional or major media met; AAO did not disturb. |
 Original contributions | Not met | Petitioner failed to show original contributions of major significance; construction from hired architectural plans does not demonstrate field influence. |
 Final merits | Not met | Overall record shows successful architectural designer on prominent projects but not sustained national or international acclaim at very top of field. |
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