EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR292023_01B2203
ExhibitionsMetAwardsNot metCommercial successNot metLeading or critical roleNot metScholarly articlesNot metPublished materialClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Fashion designer sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Petitioner claimed four criteria beyond the one (exhibitions) the director conceded. AAO found petitioner met only one criterion, falling short of three required, and held overall record does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or placement among top of field.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Exhibitions · Director determined petitioner fulfilled display criterion
What was missing
- Awards · No major internationally recognized award established
- Commercial success · Sales volume does not reflect success relative to other designers
- Leading or critical role · No evidence organization has distinguished reputation
- Scholarly articles · No articles in learned publications or major media demonstrated
- Final merits · Record does not support sustained acclaim or top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Exhibitions | Met | Director determined petitioner fulfilled display criterion |
 Awards | Not met | No major internationally recognized award established |
 Commercial success | Not met | Sales volume does not reflect success relative to other designers |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | No evidence organization has distinguished reputation |
 Scholarly articles | Not met | No articles in learned publications or major media demonstrated |
 Published material | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; decision reserved issue |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not support sustained acclaim or top of field |
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