EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided November 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV022023_01B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metHigh salaryClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Visual artist seeking extraordinary ability classification. Director found three criteria met; AAO dismissed because petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim and place among very top of field despite meeting initial evidentiary threshold.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Award certificates lack national or international recognition for excellence; insufficient documentation of award significance.
- Membership · Associations lack sufficiently restrictive membership requirements based on outstanding achievements.
- Final merits · Petitioner has not demonstrated sustained national or international acclaim or place among small percentage at very top.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Award certificates lack national or international recognition for excellence; insufficient documentation of award significance. |
 Membership | Not met | Associations lack sufficiently restrictive membership requirements based on outstanding achievements. |
 High salary | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed for first time on appeal; new evidence claims not considered per Soriano. |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner has not demonstrated sustained national or international acclaim or place among small percentage at very top. |
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