dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Textile Arts
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a tailor and embroidery designer, failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted, consisting of a letter from a former employer and photographs of work, was insufficient to meet any of the regulatory criteria for an alien of extraordinary ability. The petitioner also failed to respond to a request for evidence and did not challenge the director's findings on appeal.
Criteria Discussed
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
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