EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided May 2022Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY122022_01B2203
ExhibitionsMetPublished materialMetHigh salaryNot metLeading or critical roleNot met
Our summary
Visual artist and illustrator claiming extraordinary ability. Met two of ten criteria but failed to meet three required. Leading role and high salary claims rejected due to lack of organization documentation and insufficient earnings evidence. Record showed skilled artist with recognition but not sustained acclaim at required level.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Exhibitions · Director determined and AAO agreed Petitioner met artistic display criterion.
- Published material · Director determined and AAO agreed Petitioner met published material criterion.
What was missing
- High salary · Purchase orders and invoices insufficient to establish actual compensation or earnings; no proper comparison to field earnings possible.
- Leading or critical role · Petitioner as individual artist does not qualify as organization or establishment; no independent evidence of distinguished reputation for her entity.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Exhibitions | Met | Director determined and AAO agreed Petitioner met artistic display criterion. |
 Published material | Met | Director determined and AAO agreed Petitioner met published material criterion. |
 High salary | Not met | Purchase orders and invoices insufficient to establish actual compensation or earnings; no proper comparison to field earnings possible. |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Petitioner as individual artist does not qualify as organization or establishment; no independent evidence of distinguished reputation for her entity. |
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