EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV162005_01B2203
AwardsNot metExhibitionsNot metJudgingNot metMembershipNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Building or construction designer filed self-petition for EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Petitioner claimed awards, membership, judging, and exhibitions criteria. AAO found petitioner failed to meet three required criteria; supporting letters lacked contact information and petitioner presented unverifiable evidence of gallery exhibitions.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · No evidence of official comprehensive results for 2002 competition; award lacked documented significant stature.
- Exhibitions · No evidence that designs regularly displayed at exclusive national venues; gallery cited lacks documented verification of existence.
- Judging · No evidence of judging activities at national or international level evaluating established construction professionals.
- Membership · Membership evaluated at local or regional level; does not require outstanding achievement as essential condition.
- Final merits · Petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or place within small percentage at very top of construction design field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | No evidence of official comprehensive results for 2002 competition; award lacked documented significant stature. |
 Exhibitions | Not met | No evidence that designs regularly displayed at exclusive national venues; gallery cited lacks documented verification of existence. |
 Judging | Not met | No evidence of judging activities at national or international level evaluating established construction professionals. |
 Membership | Not met | Membership evaluated at local or regional level; does not require outstanding achievement as essential condition. |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or place within small percentage at very top of construction design field. |
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