EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided November 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV302023_01B2203
AwardsMetJudgingNot metLeading or critical roleNot metPublished materialNot metOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Hair stylist claimed EB-1A extraordinary ability. AAO dismissed after finding only two of ten criteria met, below three-criterion threshold. Styling work lacked national or international recognition and did not evidence career of acclaimed work.
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What the AAO accepted
- Awards · Director found petitioner met plain language requirements of awards criterion
What was missing
- Judging · Insufficient documentation of actual judging participation and evaluation criteria for fashion examinations
- Leading or critical role · Guest lecturer role and film production styling work insufficient; lacked evidence of significant organizational impact
- Published material · Articles published in outlets lacked circulation and editorial influence indicative of major media or trade publications
- Final merits · Record failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or positioning in top percentage of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Met | Director found petitioner met plain language requirements of awards criterion |
 Judging | Not met | Insufficient documentation of actual judging participation and evaluation criteria for fashion examinations |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Guest lecturer role and film production styling work insufficient; lacked evidence of significant organizational impact |
 Published material | Not met | Articles published in outlets lacked circulation and editorial influence indicative of major media or trade publications |
 Original contributions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; petitioner did not assert eligibility under this criterion on appeal |
 Final merits | Not met | Record failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or positioning in top percentage of field |
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