EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided May 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY062024_01B2203
AwardsMetMembershipMetOriginal contributionsMetPublished materialMetFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A contemporary dancer met at least three EB-1A evidentiary criteria but failed the final merits determination. The decision found insufficient evidence of sustained national or international acclaim, noting a prolonged absence from performing, a shift to other fields, and no evidence of ongoing recognition. Appeal dismissed.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
What the AAO accepted
- Awards · Petitioner met criterion for lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes for excellence
- Membership · Petitioner established membership in associations in field requiring outstanding achievements
- Original contributions · Petitioner established original contributions of major significance to field
- Published material · Petitioner met criterion for published material about or by petitioner in professional publications
What was missing
- Final merits · Record lacks evidence of sustained national or international acclaim; petitioner ceased performing for years and lacks ongoing acclaim
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Met | Petitioner met criterion for lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes for excellence |
 Membership | Met | Petitioner established membership in associations in field requiring outstanding achievements |
 Original contributions | Met | Petitioner established original contributions of major significance to field |
 Published material | Met | Petitioner met criterion for published material about or by petitioner in professional publications |
 Final merits | Not met | Record lacks evidence of sustained national or international acclaim; petitioner ceased performing for years and lacks ongoing acclaim |
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