EB-1AArts, design, architectureEmployerDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Jun252009_02B2203
AwardsNot metExhibitionsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
An artist with counsel sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Awards did not meet standards; membership organizations lacked outstanding achievement requirements; publications were not about the artist; exhibitions were sporadic and early-dated. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding insufficient evidence of sustained acclaim at the highest level.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Grant, best, and excellent prizes were for display purposes only, not recognized national or international awards
- Exhibitions · Most exhibitions prior to 2005; only one or two pieces displayed; not consistent with sustained acclaim
- Membership · Shanghai Spring Art Salon and Chinese Artist Association do not require outstanding achievements as essential condition
- Published material · Published material was not primarily about petitioner and not in major trade publications
- Final merits · Evidence does not establish sustained national or international acclaim or top percentage achievement
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Grant, best, and excellent prizes were for display purposes only, not recognized national or international awards |
 Exhibitions | Not met | Most exhibitions prior to 2005; only one or two pieces displayed; not consistent with sustained acclaim |
 Membership | Not met | Shanghai Spring Art Salon and Chinese Artist Association do not require outstanding achievements as essential condition |
 Published material | Not met | Published material was not primarily about petitioner and not in major trade publications |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence does not establish sustained national or international acclaim or top percentage achievement |
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