EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT202005_03B2203
AwardsNot metCommercial successNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Performing artist claimed awards, published material, and commercial success. AAO found award certificates lack national stature, article influence undemonstrated, and revenue claims without documentation. Petitioner failed to meet three criteria and lacks sustained acclaim placing him at field's apex.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Award certificates with national title lack significant national or international stature
- Commercial success · Alleged production revenues cannot satisfy criterion; lacks sales or receipts documentation
- Published material · No evidence article is viewed as significantly influential throughout field
- Final merits · Petitioner has not demonstrated sustained national or international acclaim at top level
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Award certificates with national title lack significant national or international stature |
 Commercial success | Not met | Alleged production revenues cannot satisfy criterion; lacks sales or receipts documentation |
 Published material | Not met | No evidence article is viewed as significantly influential throughout field |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner has not demonstrated sustained national or international acclaim at top level |
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