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AAO EB-1A decision Dec032007_02B2203: artist and failure to meet the three-criterion threshold

EB-1A petitions must provide evidence that directly satisfies each regulatory criterion; generic awards, routine teaching duties, or local publications do not meet the high threshold for sustained national or international acclaim. evidence of significant venues or major exhibitions for artistic dis

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID Dec032007_02B2203 Decision date not stated in the extraction Outcome dismissed Field or occupation artist Final merits discussed No / not stated

Criteria Discussed

  • artistic_display

  • awards

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

Not stated in the extracted decision plan.

Criteria Rejected

  • artistic_display

  • awards

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Core Lesson

EB-1A petitions must provide evidence that directly satisfies each regulatory criterion; generic awards, routine teaching duties, or local publications do not meet the high threshold for sustained national or international acclaim.

Evidence Issue

  • evidence of significant venues or major exhibitions for artistic display

  • nationally or internationally recognized awards rather than student or institutional honors

  • comparative data showing petitioner’s salary is high relative to others in the field

  • proof that petitioner performed a judging function beyond routine teaching

  • demonstration of responsibility for an organization’s success or standing

  • published material that is primarily about petitioner and appears in major trade or media outlets, with required English translation

  • scholarly publications that clearly indicate national or international acclaim

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