EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT142005_30B2203
Commercial successNot metExhibitionsNot metLeading or critical roleNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Visual artist claimed exhibitions, leading role, and commercial success. AAO found no evidence of displays at significant national venues, no distinguished organizational role, and photographs cannot demonstrate sales receipts. Petitioner failed to meet three criteria and lack sustained acclaim.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Commercial success · Photographs cannot satisfy criterion; requires sales or receipts documentation for performing artists
- Exhibitions · No evidence works displayed at significant national venues or exclusive venues devoted to petitioner alone
- Leading or critical role · Did not perform leading or critical role for distinguished organization earning sustained acclaim
- Final merits · Petitioner has not achieved sustained national or international acclaim at field's top level
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Commercial success | Not met | Photographs cannot satisfy criterion; requires sales or receipts documentation for performing artists |
 Exhibitions | Not met | No evidence works displayed at significant national venues or exclusive venues devoted to petitioner alone |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Did not perform leading or critical role for distinguished organization earning sustained acclaim |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner has not achieved sustained national or international acclaim at field's top level |
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