EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided October 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT012024_01B2203
JudgingMetLeading or critical roleMetPublished materialMetAwardsNot metHigh salaryNot metOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Stage construction and engineering professional sought EB-1A extraordinary ability for art, theatre, and film work. AAO held three criteria satisfied (published material, judging, leading roles) but record failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim required for extraordinary ability classification.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Director found criterion satisfied based on judging activities in the field.
- Leading or critical role · Director found criterion satisfied; evidence of leading or critical roles for organizations.
- Published material · Director found criterion satisfied; evidence of published material in professional media regarding work.
What was missing
- Awards · No major internationally recognized award established for stage construction and engineering.
- High salary · Director analyzed and concluded record does not satisfy this criterion.
- Original contributions · Director analyzed and concluded record does not satisfy this criterion.
- Final merits · Although three criteria met, totality of record does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top tier status.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Director found criterion satisfied based on judging activities in the field. |
 Leading or critical role | Met | Director found criterion satisfied; evidence of leading or critical roles for organizations. |
 Published material | Met | Director found criterion satisfied; evidence of published material in professional media regarding work. |
 Awards | Not met | No major internationally recognized award established for stage construction and engineering. |
 High salary | Not met | Director analyzed and concluded record does not satisfy this criterion. |
 Original contributions | Not met | Director analyzed and concluded record does not satisfy this criterion. |
 Final merits | Not met | Although three criteria met, totality of record does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top tier status. |
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