EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided June 2022Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN132022_04B2203
JudgingMetLeading or critical roleMetHigh salaryNot metOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A dance instructor sought EB-1A extraordinary ability. Although meeting judging and leading role criteria, she failed to demonstrate original contributions of major significance or high salary relative to the field. The record lacked sufficient evidence of national or international acclaim required for the classification.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Director found criterion met; not disturbed on appeal
- Leading or critical role · Director found criterion met; not disturbed on appeal
What was missing
- High salary · Salary higher than colleagues at same school but not significantly high relative to field
- Original contributions · Letters lacked specificity on field-wide impact; coaching accomplishments local not national
- Final merits · Insufficient evidence of national or international acclaim; not among upper echelon
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Director found criterion met; not disturbed on appeal |
 Leading or critical role | Met | Director found criterion met; not disturbed on appeal |
 High salary | Not met | Salary higher than colleagues at same school but not significantly high relative to field |
 Original contributions | Not met | Letters lacked specificity on field-wide impact; coaching accomplishments local not national |
 Final merits | Not met | Insufficient evidence of national or international acclaim; not among upper echelon |
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