An artist agent, who is also a professor of studio arts, petitioned for a fine artist under the O-1 classification for extraordinary ability in the arts. This is O-1B, not O-1A. The AAO dismissed the appeal because the evidence did not satisfy three of the alternative regulatory criteria.

A sculptor seeks O-1A visa. The decision affirms dismissal of the appeal on a motion to reconsider, finding the petitioner failed to meet evidentiary criteria for awards or critical roles, did not submit qualifying comparable evidence, and provided insufficient detail about employment terms and scheduled activities.

An artist blacksmith sought extraordinary ability classification. Although the petitioner demonstrated three evidentiary criteria met, the AAO affirmed dismissal because the evidence does not establish sustained national or international acclaim or placement among the very top in the field.

Art museum petitioned for associate curator beneficiary for O-1A extraordinary ability. AAO dismissed appeal, finding no significant national or international award and failure to meet three of six alternate criteria; comparable evidence argument rejected.