An artist petitioned for EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. She claimed awards and exhibitions criteria, submitting evidence of finalist selection and acceptance into a national juried art exhibition. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding neither criterion met and that the evidence does not establish sustained national or international acclaim required for this highly restrictive classification.

A self-petitioner art director in motion picture advertising sought EB-1A classification. Although the AAO found the petitioner met the awards and judging criteria, the decision affirmed dismissal because only two of the required three criteria were met and the evidence did not collectively demonstrate extraordinary ability at the very top of the field.

Art director in entertainment advertising claimed extraordinary ability. AAO found two criteria met: awards indicating sustained national acclaim and judging experience. However, original contributions and leading role not established; high salary not sustained. Overall evidence insufficient to show petitioner is among the small percentage at the very top.

Art director self-petitioner for EB-1A claimed awards, publications, original contributions, exhibitions, and leading critical role. AAO found only original contributions criterion met. Award receipt not documented; publications not about petitioner; emerging artists exhibit insufficient; art director role not leading or critical. Appeal dismissed.