EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT142005_29B2203
AwardsNot metExhibitionsNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Self-petitioner artist sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. AAO found petitioner failed to meet at least three required criteria through awards, published material about herself, or exhibitions, and lacked clear evidence of intent to continue work in the United States. Appeal dismissed.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Award title containing word national does not satisfy restrictive national award criterion
- Exhibitions · Petitioner did not demonstrate exhibitions with national or international reputation or exclusive participation
- Published material · No evidence of published material primarily about petitioner in major national or international media
- Final merits · Failed to meet at least three criteria; no sustained national or international acclaim established
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Award title containing word national does not satisfy restrictive national award criterion |
 Exhibitions | Not met | Petitioner did not demonstrate exhibitions with national or international reputation or exclusive participation |
 Published material | Not met | No evidence of published material primarily about petitioner in major national or international media |
 Final merits | Not met | Failed to meet at least three criteria; no sustained national or international acclaim established |
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