EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Mar062009_02B2203
AwardsNot metJudgingNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Self-represented fashion designer claimed extraordinary ability but no longer pursues that field. AAO found awards not in fashion design, memberships based on employment rather than outstanding achievement, judging role not nationally recognized, and published work in wrong venues. Appeal dismissed for failure to meet three criteria and lack of current field expertise.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Journalist award not in field of fashion design; travel funding and employer award not established as nationally recognized
- Judging · No evidence petitioner chosen for judging role based on national acclaim or that panel was national in scope
- Membership · Membership criteria based on employment and education, not outstanding achievement as essential condition
- Published material · Work published for major corporations does not meet requirement for professional or major trade publications
- Final merits · Petitioner failed to meet three criteria and no longer actively works in fashion design field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Journalist award not in field of fashion design; travel funding and employer award not established as nationally recognized |
 Judging | Not met | No evidence petitioner chosen for judging role based on national acclaim or that panel was national in scope |
 Membership | Not met | Membership criteria based on employment and education, not outstanding achievement as essential condition |
 Published material | Not met | Work published for major corporations does not meet requirement for professional or major trade publications |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner failed to meet three criteria and no longer actively works in fashion design field |
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