EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR212024_02B2203
ExhibitionsMetPublished materialMetAwardsNot metLeading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Fashion designer sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification emphasizing sustainable clothing and domestic vendors. AAO dismissed appeal; petitioner met only two of required three criteria (published material and exhibitions) and failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top-tier standing.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Exhibitions · Director and AAO agreed petitioner satisfied this criterion via artistic exhibitions and showcases.
- Published material · Director and AAO agreed petitioner satisfied this criterion via publication in major media.
What was missing
- Awards · Petitioner did not establish receipt of major internationally recognized award.
- Leading or critical role · Record does not show petitioner performed critical roles at distinguished organizations.
- Membership · Petitioner failed to show association membership requiring outstanding achievements by recognized experts.
- Original contributions · Petitioner did not demonstrate original contributions of major significance to fashion field.
- Final merits · Petitioner failed to meet three-criterion threshold; aggregate review shows insufficient sustained national or international acclaim.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Exhibitions | Met | Director and AAO agreed petitioner satisfied this criterion via artistic exhibitions and showcases. |
 Published material | Met | Director and AAO agreed petitioner satisfied this criterion via publication in major media. |
 Awards | Not met | Petitioner did not establish receipt of major internationally recognized award. |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Record does not show petitioner performed critical roles at distinguished organizations. |
 Membership | Not met | Petitioner failed to show association membership requiring outstanding achievements by recognized experts. |
 Original contributions | Not met | Petitioner did not demonstrate original contributions of major significance to fashion field. |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner failed to meet three-criterion threshold; aggregate review shows insufficient sustained national or international acclaim. |
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