EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL142025_01B2203
ExhibitionsMetLeading or critical roleMetPublished materialMetMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Master hairstylist and general manager in hairstyling seeking EB-1A extraordinary ability. Established three of ten criteria through publications, artistic display, and critical role. AAO dismissed appeal finding press coverage and showcase participation insufficient to establish sustained national or international acclaim or top-tier status.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Exhibitions · Service center determined petitioner satisfied artistic display criterion per 8 CFR 204.5(h)(3)(vii).
- Leading or critical role · Service center determined petitioner satisfied leading or critical role criterion per 8 CFR 204.5(h)(3)(viii).
- Published material · Service center determined petitioner satisfied published materials criterion per 8 CFR 204.5(h)(3)(iii).
What was missing
- Membership · Service center concluded petitioner did not meet membership criterion per 8 CFR 204.5(h)(3)(ii).
- Original contributions · Service center concluded petitioner did not meet original contribution criterion per 8 CFR 204.5(h)(3)(v).
- Final merits · Despite meeting three criteria, petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or placement in top percentage of field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Exhibitions | Met | Service center determined petitioner satisfied artistic display criterion per 8 CFR 204.5(h)(3)(vii). |
 Leading or critical role | Met | Service center determined petitioner satisfied leading or critical role criterion per 8 CFR 204.5(h)(3)(viii). |
 Published material | Met | Service center determined petitioner satisfied published materials criterion per 8 CFR 204.5(h)(3)(iii). |
 Membership | Not met | Service center concluded petitioner did not meet membership criterion per 8 CFR 204.5(h)(3)(ii). |
 Original contributions | Not met | Service center concluded petitioner did not meet original contribution criterion per 8 CFR 204.5(h)(3)(v). |
 Final merits | Not met | Despite meeting three criteria, petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or placement in top percentage of field. |
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