EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided June 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN262024_02B2203
ExhibitionsMetJudgingMetAwardsNot metHigh salaryNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Model sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. AAO found petitioner met display and judging criteria but failed to satisfy published material and high salary criteria. Record lacked evidence of sustained national or international acclaim required for classification among small percentage at top of field.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Exhibitions · Petitioner established display of work criterion
- Judging · Petitioner demonstrated judging work of others in the field
What was missing
- Awards · No major internationally recognized award established
- High salary · Failed to demonstrate salary significantly higher than other models in same period
- Published material · Evidence lacked required documentation of major media publication details
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Exhibitions | Met | Petitioner established display of work criterion |
 Judging | Met | Petitioner demonstrated judging work of others in the field |
 Awards | Not met | No major internationally recognized award established |
 High salary | Not met | Failed to demonstrate salary significantly higher than other models in same period |
 Published material | Not met | Evidence lacked required documentation of major media publication details |
 Final merits | Not reached / not discussed | Only two criteria met; three required; final merits analysis not reached |
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