EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Jun042009_05B2203
ExhibitionsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A designer claimed extraordinary ability through professional membership, published materials, and exhibition participation. The AAO found membership requirements did not reflect outstanding achievement, published materials lacked documentation in major venues, and exhibition claims were unsupported by evidence. Appeal dismissed for failure to meet top-tier acclaim.
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
- Exhibitions · Claimed but no documentary evidence that designs actually displayed at major exhibitions
- Membership · Membership based on employment or activity, not outstanding achievement as essential condition
- Published material · No evidence that materials primarily about petitioner published in professional or major trade publications
- Final merits · Achievements do not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at very top level
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Exhibitions | Not met | Claimed but no documentary evidence that designs actually displayed at major exhibitions |
 Membership | Not met | Membership based on employment or activity, not outstanding achievement as essential condition |
 Published material | Not met | No evidence that materials primarily about petitioner published in professional or major trade publications |
 Final merits | Not met | Achievements do not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at very top level |
A published decision describes one case. It is not legal advice and not a prediction for yours.