EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided October 2020Sustained
Outcome: Sustained
OCT062020_01B2203
High salaryMetLeading or critical roleMetOriginal contributionsMetPublished materialMetFinal meritsMet
Our summary
Footwear designer filed as self-petitioner for EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Petitioner claimed four criteria met. AAO sustained appeal, finding all four criteria established and that totality of evidence demonstrates sustained national/international acclaim and position among very top of field.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- High salary · Director acknowledged petitioner's high remuneration for services
- Leading or critical role · Petitioner held senior design roles at major distinguished footwear brands in key positions on major initiatives
- Original contributions · Evidence shows petitioner developed innovative design technology adopted by competing brands, recognized as reference point
- Published material · Articles about petitioner's work appeared in major publications including widely-followed periodical for footwear enthusiasts
- Final merits · Totality of evidence shows sustained national and international acclaim and placement among small percentage at top of field
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 High salary | Met | Director acknowledged petitioner's high remuneration for services |
 Leading or critical role | Met | Petitioner held senior design roles at major distinguished footwear brands in key positions on major initiatives |
 Original contributions | Met | Evidence shows petitioner developed innovative design technology adopted by competing brands, recognized as reference point |
 Published material | Met | Articles about petitioner's work appeared in major publications including widely-followed periodical for footwear enthusiasts |
 Final merits | Met | Totality of evidence shows sustained national and international acclaim and placement among small percentage at top of field |
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