EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Mar192009_06B2203
AwardsNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Architect and web designer claiming extraordinary ability in arts and design. Petitioner claimed meeting criteria for awards and published material based on work inclusion in design publications and books. AAO rejected awards claim and published material claim, finding neither establishment of nationally recognized prizes nor publications about petitioner; aggregate evidence insufficient.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Selection of work for publications and design awards do not establish nationally or internationally recognized prizes for excellence; inclusion in books not indicative of top-level recognition.
- Published material · Published material must be about petitioner; articles not mentioning petitioner do not satisfy criterion.
- Final merits · Evidence in aggregate does not distinguish petitioner as one of small percentage who achieved sustained national or international acclaim in field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Selection of work for publications and design awards do not establish nationally or internationally recognized prizes for excellence; inclusion in books not indicative of top-level recognition. |
 Published material | Not met | Published material must be about petitioner; articles not mentioning petitioner do not satisfy criterion. |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence in aggregate does not distinguish petitioner as one of small percentage who achieved sustained national or international acclaim in field. |
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