EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2019Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN302019_02B2203
ExhibitionsMetPublished materialNot metJudgingClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Avant-garde dance artist sought EB-1A extraordinary ability. Petitioner met exhibitions criterion but failed to demonstrate published materials about her work in major media. With only one criterion met, AAO dismissed, finding insufficient evidence of sustained national or international acclaim.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Exhibitions · Director found petitioner meets display of work in artistic exhibitions and showcases criterion.
What was missing
- Published material · NPR article referenced petitioner only as dancer in music video, not about her. Other materials were performance listings lacking major publication status.
- Final merits · With only one criterion met and no major award, record does not support sustained national or international acclaim required for classification.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Exhibitions | Met | Director found petitioner meets display of work in artistic exhibitions and showcases criterion. |
 Published material | Not met | NPR article referenced petitioner only as dancer in music video, not about her. Other materials were performance listings lacking major publication status. |
 Judging | Claimed, not analyzed | Record shows evidence of judging dancers for school admission but not claimed or analyzed by petitioner. |
 Final merits | Not met | With only one criterion met and no major award, record does not support sustained national or international acclaim required for classification. |
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