EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided May 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY282020_01B2203
ExhibitionsMetPublished materialMetAwardsNot metLeading or critical roleNot metOriginal contributionsNot metHigh salaryClaimed, not analyzedJudgingClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Motion picture production designer and art director sought extraordinary ability classification. AAO dismissed, finding only two of seven claimed criteria satisfied, progression from student work to assistant positions insufficient, and no sustained national or international acclaim establishing she is among small percentage at very top of field.
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What the AAO accepted
- Exhibitions · Display of artistic work at exhibitions or showcases established
- Published material · Some articles about petitioner satisfy criterion requirements with title, date, author, and translation
What was missing
- Awards · Petitioner did not establish receipt of nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards
- Leading or critical role · Lower-ranking crew positions and limited production designer credits insufficient for critical role
- Original contributions · Work on major films insufficient; contributions lack major significance in field
- Final merits · Only two criteria met; does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Exhibitions | Met | Display of artistic work at exhibitions or showcases established |
 Published material | Met | Some articles about petitioner satisfy criterion requirements with title, date, author, and translation |
 Awards | Not met | Petitioner did not establish receipt of nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Lower-ranking crew positions and limited production designer credits insufficient for critical role |
 Original contributions | Not met | Work on major films insufficient; contributions lack major significance in field |
 High salary | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in decision |
 Judging | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in decision |
 Final merits | Not met | Only two criteria met; does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at top of field |
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