EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided January 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN312024_01B2203
ExhibitionsMetAwardsNot metLeading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot metScholarly articlesNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
An artist sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. The AAO dismissed the appeal because the petitioner met only one of ten evidentiary criteria and failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim required for the final merits determination.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Exhibitions · Petitioner demonstrated display of work at artistic exhibitions or showcases.
What was missing
- Awards · No major internationally recognized award established; petitioner must satisfy at least three alternate criteria.
- Leading or critical role · Organization's distinguished reputation not established; petitioner's contribution not shown significant to museum operations or mission outcomes.
- Membership · Membership organization's reviewers not shown to be recognized national or international experts in the arts.
- Scholarly articles · Book and articles not demonstrated to be scholarly research; written as general interest pieces rather than expert analysis for learned persons.
- Final merits · Petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim or placement among small percentage at top of field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Exhibitions | Met | Petitioner demonstrated display of work at artistic exhibitions or showcases. |
 Awards | Not met | No major internationally recognized award established; petitioner must satisfy at least three alternate criteria. |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Organization's distinguished reputation not established; petitioner's contribution not shown significant to museum operations or mission outcomes. |
 Membership | Not met | Membership organization's reviewers not shown to be recognized national or international experts in the arts. |
 Scholarly articles | Not met | Book and articles not demonstrated to be scholarly research; written as general interest pieces rather than expert analysis for learned persons. |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim or placement among small percentage at top of field. |
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