EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV162005_07B2203
AwardsNot metExhibitionsNot metJudgingNot metMembershipNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A fashion designer sought EB-1A classification based on a prize, association membership, judging activities, and exhibitions. The AAO found the prize lacked documented national or international stature, membership criteria unmet, no substantive evidence of judging at professional level, and insufficient evidence of significant venue exhibitions. Support letters from regional associations were inadequate to establish sustained acclaim.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · No documentation from awarding entity or print media establishing prize enjoys significant national or international stature.
- Exhibitions · Petitioner failed to demonstrate designs displayed at significant national venues or regular participation in exclusive shows devoted to her work.
- Judging · No evidence of petitioner's activities as judge, including nature of duties or evaluation of professional designers at national or international level.
- Membership · Petitioner provided no evidence demonstrating association membership requires outstanding achievement as essential condition.
- Final merits · Petitioner failed to demonstrate she meets at least three criteria necessary for sustained national or international acclaim as fashion designer.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | No documentation from awarding entity or print media establishing prize enjoys significant national or international stature. |
 Exhibitions | Not met | Petitioner failed to demonstrate designs displayed at significant national venues or regular participation in exclusive shows devoted to her work. |
 Judging | Not met | No evidence of petitioner's activities as judge, including nature of duties or evaluation of professional designers at national or international level. |
 Membership | Not met | Petitioner provided no evidence demonstrating association membership requires outstanding achievement as essential condition. |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner failed to demonstrate she meets at least three criteria necessary for sustained national or international acclaim as fashion designer. |
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