EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Jul082009_04B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A self-petitioner dance instructor claimed extraordinary ability through awards, membership, and published material. The AAO found awards from youth events insufficient, membership requirements did not reflect outstanding achievement, and published material lacked proper documentation. Overall evidence did not demonstrate top-level sustained acclaim.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Youth event awards do not demonstrate top-level achievement in field
- Membership · Membership based on employment or activity, not outstanding achievement
- Published material · Articles lack proper documentation of dates, authors, and certification
- Final merits · Evidence does not establish sustained national or international acclaim
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Youth event awards do not demonstrate top-level achievement in field |
 Membership | Not met | Membership based on employment or activity, not outstanding achievement |
 Published material | Not met | Articles lack proper documentation of dates, authors, and certification |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence does not establish sustained national or international acclaim |
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