dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Jade Craft Design
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet at least three of the required regulatory criteria for an alien of extraordinary ability. The evidence provided for awards lacked proof of national recognition, the claim of authorship was unsubstantiated, and assertions of high salary and commercial success were not supported by documentary evidence. The AAO also noted a failure to provide clear evidence of intent to continue work in the field in the U.S.
Criteria Discussed
Documentation Of The Alien'S Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor. Evidence Of The Alien'S Authorship Of Scholarly Articles In The Field, In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media. Evidence That The Alien Has Commanded A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration For Services, In Relation To Others In The Field. Evidence Of Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts, As Shown By Box Office Receipts Or Record, Cassette, Compact Disk, Or Video Sales.
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