O-1AArts, design, architectureAgentDecided September 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
SEP242020_02D8101
High salaryNot metLeading or critical roleNot metMembershipClaimed, not analyzedPublished materialClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An agent petitioned to extend O-1A status for a fashion designer beneficiary. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the beneficiary failed to satisfy initial evidentiary criteria. Two criteria were analyzed and rejected (lead role and commercial success), while two additional criteria claimed on appeal were reserved as unnecessary to the decision.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- High salary · Petitioner claimed commercial success criterion for first time on appeal; failed to demonstrate major commercial successes through required regulatory indicators
- Leading or critical role · Petitioner did not establish beneficiary performed as lead or starring participant in productions with distinguished reputation through required evidentiary types
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 High salary | Not met | Petitioner claimed commercial success criterion for first time on appeal; failed to demonstrate major commercial successes through required regulatory indicators |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Petitioner did not establish beneficiary performed as lead or starring participant in productions with distinguished reputation through required evidentiary types |
 Membership | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; petitioner claimed additional criteria on appeal but AAO reserved these issues |
 Published material | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; petitioner claimed additional criteria on appeal but AAO reserved these issues |
 Final merits | Not reached / not discussed | Petitioner did not satisfy three initial criteria threshold; final merits not reached |
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