EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Jul292009_01B2203
Original contributionsMetAwardsNot metExhibitionsNot metLeading or critical roleNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
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.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Original contributions · Director concluded petitioner meets this criterion; AAO did not withdraw conclusion
What was missing
- Awards · No photocopy or certificate of personal award receipt submitted; employer awards do not qualify
- Exhibitions · Emerging artists exhibit; advertisements not artistic exhibitions; insufficient for criterion
- Leading or critical role · Art director role not shown to be leading or critical beyond need for competent directors
- Published material · Material not primarily about petitioner; possibly published after filing; insufficient acclaim
- Final merits · Petitioner shows talent but not at very top of field; achievements not significantly above peers
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Original contributions | Met | Director concluded petitioner meets this criterion; AAO did not withdraw conclusion |
 Awards | Not met | No photocopy or certificate of personal award receipt submitted; employer awards do not qualify |
 Exhibitions | Not met | Emerging artists exhibit; advertisements not artistic exhibitions; insufficient for criterion |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Art director role not shown to be leading or critical beyond need for competent directors |
 Published material | Not met | Material not primarily about petitioner; possibly published after filing; insufficient acclaim |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner shows talent but not at very top of field; achievements not significantly above peers |
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