EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided November 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV252024_02B2203
AwardsMetJudgingMetMembershipMetPublished materialMetFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A beautician and eyelash artist sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. She met at least three evidentiary criteria through awards, membership, published material, and judging work. However, the AAO found she failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or that she ranks among the very top in her field, thus lacking the final merits showing required for the classification.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Awards · Director found petitioner met at least three criteria; awards were discussed as met
- Judging · Petitioner argued satisfaction of additional criteria including judging instances
- Membership · Director found petitioner met at least three criteria; membership in IAJLBI discussed
- Published material · Director found petitioner met at least three criteria; published material discussed
What was missing
- Final merits · Petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or placement among small percentage at top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Met | Director found petitioner met at least three criteria; awards were discussed as met |
 Judging | Met | Petitioner argued satisfaction of additional criteria including judging instances |
 Membership | Met | Director found petitioner met at least three criteria; membership in IAJLBI discussed |
 Published material | Met | Director found petitioner met at least three criteria; published material discussed |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or placement among small percentage at top of field |
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