EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2019Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN052019_02B2203
Scholarly articlesMetMembershipNot metPublished materialNot met
Our summary
Journalist in Brazil sought EB-1A extraordinary ability. Petitioner claimed membership, published material, and scholarly articles criteria but satisfied only two: scholarly articles and published material. The AAO reversed published material finding, concluding articles focused on petitioner's works rather than the petitioner, and rejected membership as the association does not require outstanding achievements, leaving only one criterion met.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Scholarly articles · Director found petitioner met this criterion; AAO did not disturb this finding
What was missing
- Membership · Brazilian Writer's Association membership does not require outstanding achievements judged by national or international experts
- Published material · Articles about petitioner's works do not qualify as articles about the petitioner himself per regulation
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Scholarly articles | Met | Director found petitioner met this criterion; AAO did not disturb this finding |
 Membership | Not met | Brazilian Writer's Association membership does not require outstanding achievements judged by national or international experts |
 Published material | Not met | Articles about petitioner's works do not qualify as articles about the petitioner himself per regulation |
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