EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV162005_10B2203
AwardsNot metJudgingNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
An artist in calligraphy and graphic arts sought EB-1A classification. The AAO found insufficient evidence of major awards, qualifying association membership, published materials, or judging activity. The petitioner failed to meet the three required criteria for sustained national or international acclaim. Appeal dismissed.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Certificates lack evidence of national or international stature; total distribution and criteria unknown.
- Judging · Record lacks information on judging duties, events, names of individuals evaluated, and their expertise level.
- Membership · Membership evaluated at local or regional chapter level, not national or international.
- Published material · Article lacks required date and author; no evidence of sustained national media recognition.
- Final merits · Failed to meet three criteria; does not demonstrate sustained international acclaim at field top.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Certificates lack evidence of national or international stature; total distribution and criteria unknown. |
 Judging | Not met | Record lacks information on judging duties, events, names of individuals evaluated, and their expertise level. |
 Membership | Not met | Membership evaluated at local or regional chapter level, not national or international. |
 Published material | Not met | Article lacks required date and author; no evidence of sustained national media recognition. |
 Final merits | Not met | Failed to meet three criteria; does not demonstrate sustained international acclaim at field top. |
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