EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided November 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV012023_01B2203
AwardsNot metHigh salaryNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metScholarly articlesNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Artist sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification for studio and gallery work. AAO affirmed denial, finding petitioner met only one of ten required criteria and failed to demonstrate major award or sustained national or international acclaim at top of field.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Awards lacked recognition beyond presenting events; not nationally or internationally recognized
- High salary · Failed to establish high salary in relation to others in same position
- Membership · Associations do not require outstanding achievements judged by recognized national or international experts
- Published material · Circulation figures not demonstrated as reflecting major trade or major media publication status
- Scholarly articles · No evidence provided overcoming Director's determination
- Final merits · Only one criterion met; lacks sustained national or international acclaim for extraordinary ability
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Awards lacked recognition beyond presenting events; not nationally or internationally recognized |
 High salary | Not met | Failed to establish high salary in relation to others in same position |
 Membership | Not met | Associations do not require outstanding achievements judged by recognized national or international experts |
 Published material | Not met | Circulation figures not demonstrated as reflecting major trade or major media publication status |
 Scholarly articles | Not met | No evidence provided overcoming Director's determination |
 Final merits | Not met | Only one criterion met; lacks sustained national or international acclaim for extraordinary ability |
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