EB-1AArts, design, architectureEmployerDecided March 2021Sustained
Outcome: Sustained
MAR262021_07B2203
JudgingMetLeading or critical roleMetPublished materialMetFinal meritsMet
Our summary
Art museum as employer-sponsor for curator beneficiary seeking extraordinary ability classification. Met judging, published material, and leading critical role criteria. Final merits determination sustained: beneficiary demonstrated sustained acclaim and recognition at top of field. Appeal sustained.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Beneficiary participated as judge on doctoral panels and award and fellowship committees.
- Leading or critical role · Leading curatorial role for major museum with endowed position; expert letters support critical nature of work.
- Published material · Authorship of books, book chapters, and scholarly articles in professional publications established.
- Final merits · Sustained national and international acclaim demonstrated; among small percentage at top of field with career of acclaimed work.
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Beneficiary participated as judge on doctoral panels and award and fellowship committees. |
 Leading or critical role | Met | Leading curatorial role for major museum with endowed position; expert letters support critical nature of work. |
 Published material | Met | Authorship of books, book chapters, and scholarly articles in professional publications established. |
 Final merits | Met | Sustained national and international acclaim demonstrated; among small percentage at top of field with career of acclaimed work. |
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