dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Photography
Avoid this EB-1A denial in your own petition.
No credit card. Generate your first draft in minutes.
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because while the AAO found the petitioner met the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria, it concluded that the evidence in totality did not establish sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner failed the final merits determination, which requires showing they are among the small percentage at the very top of their field.
Criteria Discussed
Lesser Awards Published Material About The Petitioner Original Contributions Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Scholarly Articles
Sign up free to download the original PDF
Downloaded the case? Use it in your next draft →Avoid the mistakes that led to this denial
MeritDraft guides you through USCIS criteria so your draft is organized around the right evidence, legal framing, and common denial patterns.
Start a Stronger Draft →No credit card required. Generate your first petition draft in minutes.