EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided May 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY292020_03B2203
ExhibitionsMetJudgingMetAwardsNot metLeading or critical roleNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Multimedia designer self-petitioner claimed extraordinary ability based on five criteria. AAO found only judging and exhibitions criteria met; published materials not in major media, and leading roles not substantiated by organizational charts or documentation. Appeal dismissed as petitioner failed to establish three criteria and sustained national or international acclaim.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Exhibitions · Work displayed at international design exhibition and film festivals established
- Judging · Director determined criterion fulfilled and AAO agreed
What was missing
- Awards · Evidence related to lesser nationally or internationally recognized awards; petitioner did not contest on appeal
- Leading or critical role · Organizational charts did not establish leading nature of roles; no showing of significant contribution to companies' success or standing
- Published material · Articles published in web portals but not in major professional media; specific media information not provided
- Final merits · Does not meet requirement for sustained national or international acclaim at top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Exhibitions | Met | Work displayed at international design exhibition and film festivals established |
 Judging | Met | Director determined criterion fulfilled and AAO agreed |
 Awards | Not met | Evidence related to lesser nationally or internationally recognized awards; petitioner did not contest on appeal |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Organizational charts did not establish leading nature of roles; no showing of significant contribution to companies' success or standing |
 Published material | Not met | Articles published in web portals but not in major professional media; specific media information not provided |
 Final merits | Not met | Does not meet requirement for sustained national or international acclaim at top of field |
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