EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided May 2022Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY192022_03B2203
AwardsMetPublished materialMetJudgingNot metExhibitionsClaimed, not analyzedOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Writer and filmmaker claimed five criteria; Director found only two met (awards and published material). On appeal, petitioner asserted judging, original contributions, and artistic display additionally applied. AAO rejected judging for insufficient documentation of jury participation details. Evidence did not show sustained national or international acclaim required for extraordinary ability.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Awards · Director determined petitioner met criterion for lesser nationally or internationally recognized awards; AAO concurred.
- Published material · Director determined petitioner met criterion for published material; AAO concurred.
What was missing
- Judging · Petitioner submitted undated letter about jury service but insufficient documentation regarding who he judged, their fields, or event details.
- Final merits · Record does not demonstrate national or international acclaim or that petitioner is among small percentage at very top of field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Met | Director determined petitioner met criterion for lesser nationally or internationally recognized awards; AAO concurred. |
 Published material | Met | Director determined petitioner met criterion for published material; AAO concurred. |
 Judging | Not met | Petitioner submitted undated letter about jury service but insufficient documentation regarding who he judged, their fields, or event details. |
 Exhibitions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; AAO did not reach this criterion in detail. |
 Original contributions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; AAO did not address this criterion in detail. |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not demonstrate national or international acclaim or that petitioner is among small percentage at very top of field. |
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