EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided November 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV252024_01B2203
AwardsMetJudgingMetMembershipMetPublished materialMetFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A visual artist sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Though the AAO found the petitioner satisfied at least three evidentiary criteria, she failed the final merits determination; her government and youth awards, membership, and modest annual media coverage did not establish sustained national or international acclaim or placement among the very top of the field.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Awards · Director acknowledged petitioner met at least three evidentiary criteria; awards satisfied minimum threshold.
- Judging · Judging instances were discussed; petitioner demonstrated some activity in this area.
- Membership · Petitioner satisfied membership criterion as one of three minimum required evidentiary criteria.
- Published material · Petitioner satisfied published material criterion as one of three minimum required evidentiary criteria.
What was missing
- Final merits · Petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or that she ranks among small percentage at very top of field; government-sponsored and youth-based awards insufficient; limited media coverage and lack of upper-echelon recognition.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Met | Director acknowledged petitioner met at least three evidentiary criteria; awards satisfied minimum threshold. |
 Judging | Met | Judging instances were discussed; petitioner demonstrated some activity in this area. |
 Membership | Met | Petitioner satisfied membership criterion as one of three minimum required evidentiary criteria. |
 Published material | Met | Petitioner satisfied published material criterion as one of three minimum required evidentiary criteria. |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or that she ranks among small percentage at very top of field; government-sponsored and youth-based awards insufficient; limited media coverage and lack of upper-echelon recognition. |
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