EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Mar312009_03B2203
AwardsNot metJudgingNot metOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Singer petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim at very top of field. AAO found awards too dated, published material evidence inadequate, judging and original contributions criteria unmet, and dismissed appeal for insufficient extraordinary ability evidence.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Last award dated 2000, six years before petition filing, and insufficient to establish sustained acclaim required.
- Judging · Evidence did not demonstrate petitioner judged artists in manner consistent with national or international acclaim.
- Original contributions · Letters from experts lack weight compared to preexisting independent evidence; contributions not shown as major significance.
- Final merits · Record indicated petitioner achieved some success but failed to establish sustained national acclaim at very top of field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Last award dated 2000, six years before petition filing, and insufficient to establish sustained acclaim required. |
 Judging | Not met | Evidence did not demonstrate petitioner judged artists in manner consistent with national or international acclaim. |
 Original contributions | Not met | Letters from experts lack weight compared to preexisting independent evidence; contributions not shown as major significance. |
 Final merits | Not met | Record indicated petitioner achieved some success but failed to establish sustained national acclaim at very top of field. |
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