Outcome: Dismissed
MAY082025_01B5203
Our summary
An avant-garde pop artist sought NIW for EB-2. The AAO found she met exceptional ability criteria but dismissed because her proposed endeavor lacks national importance. Expert letters discussing art's general value did not demonstrate how her specific work would benefit the U.S. economy or employment.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Proposed avant-garde pop art does not establish broader field implications or significant U.S. economic or employment impact
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Not met | Proposed avant-garde pop art does not establish broader field implications or significant U.S. economic or employment impact | |
| Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; AAO reserved this issue | |
| Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; AAO reserved this issue |
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