EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Jun042009_01B2203
AwardsNot metJudgingNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Creative producer and writer sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Petitioner claimed and submitted evidence for awards and judging criteria. AAO affirmed denial, finding the Promax/BDA award lacked sufficient national or international recognition and volunteer judging service did not evidence sustained acclaim at the very top of the field.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Promax/BDA award lacked sufficient national or international recognition beyond the presenting organization
- Judging · Serving as volunteer judge among hundreds does not establish sustained national or international acclaim
- Final merits · Evidence in aggregate does not distinguish petitioner as among small percentage at very top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Promax/BDA award lacked sufficient national or international recognition beyond the presenting organization |
 Judging | Not met | Serving as volunteer judge among hundreds does not establish sustained national or international acclaim |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence in aggregate does not distinguish petitioner as among small percentage at very top of field |
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