EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL272005_03B2203
AwardsNot metExhibitionsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Self-petitioner dancer claimed extraordinary ability through awards, membership, publications, and exhibitions. AAO found petitioner failed to meet at least three criteria and lacked sustained national or international acclaim at the very top of the field.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · No evidence of total awards distributed, other recipients, selection criteria, or media coverage
- Exhibitions · Criterion more appropriate for visual artists than performing artists like dancers
- Membership · Membership evaluated at local or provincial chapter level, not based on outstanding achievement
- Published material · Articles in Chinese publications do not constitute major media; no sustained national media attention
- Final merits · Achievements do not set petitioner significantly above others in field at national or international level
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | No evidence of total awards distributed, other recipients, selection criteria, or media coverage |
 Exhibitions | Not met | Criterion more appropriate for visual artists than performing artists like dancers |
 Membership | Not met | Membership evaluated at local or provincial chapter level, not based on outstanding achievement |
 Published material | Not met | Articles in Chinese publications do not constitute major media; no sustained national media attention |
 Final merits | Not met | Achievements do not set petitioner significantly above others in field at national or international level |
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