EB-1AOtherIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV162005_21B2203
AwardsNot metExhibitionsNot metJudgingNot metMembershipNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A construction designer self-petitioned for EB-1A extraordinary ability, claiming awards, membership, judging, and exhibitions. The AAO found none of the criteria adequately supported, noting incomplete competition results, local-only membership standards, unverified judging role, and unsubstantiated gallery claims. Overall evidence failed the top percentile requirement.
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 competition results for 2002 competition provided
- Exhibitions · No evidence of regular display at exclusive national venues; gallery existence unsubstantiated
- Judging · No evidence of judging activities at national or international level of established professionals
- Membership · Association membership based on employment or activity, not outstanding achievement as essential condition
- Final merits · Fewer than three criteria met; evidence insufficient to establish sustained national or international acclaim
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | No evidence of official comprehensive competition results for 2002 competition provided |
 Exhibitions | Not met | No evidence of regular display at exclusive national venues; gallery existence unsubstantiated |
 Judging | Not met | No evidence of judging activities at national or international level of established professionals |
 Membership | Not met | Association membership based on employment or activity, not outstanding achievement as essential condition |
 Final merits | Not met | Fewer than three criteria met; evidence insufficient to establish sustained national or international acclaim |
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