All EB-1A appeals
EB-1A appeals: Arts
343 real anonymized AAO decisions on the EB-1A talent visa in Arts - with the criteria and reasons broken down per case. These are appeals (mostly denials): a base for studying real reasons, not approval statistics.
Outcomes
Dismissed: 279 (81%) · remanded: 52 (15%) · sustained: 12 (3%)
Criteria in this field
Counted most: Exhibitions, Judging, Published material about you; NOT counted most: Awards, Published material about you, Leading role
All cases (343)
- Arts (Singer)2025 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/2
- Dance and Choreography2025 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/7
- Music Composition2025 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/5
- Architecture and Urban Design2025 · case remanded · criteria 3/7
- Music (Pianist)2025 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/2
- Performing Arts (Actress)2025 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/5
- Video Game Design2025 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/5
- Fashion Design2024 · case remanded · criteria 3/3
- Dance2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/2
- Artist Management2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/4
- Production Design2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/4
- Music Production and Direction2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/3
- Visual Arts2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/5
- Visual Arts2024 · case remanded · criteria 3/3
- Singer (Performing Arts)2024 · case remanded · criteria 3/3
- Author2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/2
- Cinematography2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/6
- Martial Arts2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/0
- Acting2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/5
- Singer (Performing Arts)2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/4
- Arts (Dancer)2024 · case remanded · criteria 3/6
- Stage Acting2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/2
- Music2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/1
- Culinary Arts (Omakase Chef)2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/6
- Fine Art Painting2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 4/4
- Videography/Film & Television Production2024 · case remanded · criteria 3/4
- Dance (Contemporary)2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 6/6
- Social Media Art2024 · case remanded · criteria 1/4
- Arts (Singer/Songwriter)2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/5
- Dance and Choreography2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/7
- Athletics (Martial Arts/MMA)2024 · case remanded · criteria 3/5
- Filmmaking2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/6
- Music2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/4
- Fashion and Theater Costume Design2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/2
- Religious faith writer and advocate for the disabled2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/3
- Arts (Acting)2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/4
- Music2024 · case remanded · criteria 3/7
- Ceramics Art2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 4/5
- Arts (Artist, Designer, Inventor)2024 · case remanded · criteria 3/6
- Arts (Film Producer/Cinema Expert)2024 · case remanded · criteria 0/0
- Dance2024 · case remanded · criteria 5/5
- Martial Arts (Kickboxing/Muay Thai)2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/2
- Culinary Arts2024 · case remanded · criteria 0/0
- Dance (Dancesport)2024 · case remanded · criteria 3/3
- Automotive (Paintless Dent Repair)2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/6
- Pastry Chef2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/6
- Video Game Production (Environment Concept Art)2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/8
- Martial Arts Instruction2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/4
- Web Development and Digital Design2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/1
- Performing Arts2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 3/6
- Music/Vocal Art2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/4
- Dance Instruction2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/4
- Arts (Singer)2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/6
- Music2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/5
- Urban Game Design2024 · case remanded · criteria 3/3
- Arts (Actress)2024 · case remanded · criteria 0/0
- Martial Arts Instruction2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/0
- Arts (Cultural Director)2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/4
- Photography2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/3
- Art Restoration/Gallery Direction2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/0
- Culinary Arts (Executive Sous Chef)2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/6
- Watercolor Art2024 · case remanded · criteria 2/7
- Furniture Design2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/3
- Athletics (Goalkeeper Director/Coach)2024 · case remanded · criteria 0/4
- Arts (Musician)2024 · case remanded · criteria 1/2
- Arts (Digital Influencer)2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/6
- Music (Pianist)2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/3
- Visual Arts2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 4/6
- Acting2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/7
- Arts (Chinese Painting and Calligraphy)2024 · case remanded · criteria 4/6
- Martial Arts Instruction2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/3
- Arts (Music Production/Promotion)2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/3
- Art Restoration2024 · case remanded · criteria 6/6
- Arts2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/5
- Interior Design2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/6
- Arts2024 · case remanded · criteria 3/6
- Arts (Salsa Dancing, Choreography, Instruction)2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/6
- Visual Arts2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/5
- Voice Acting2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/2
- Music2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/5
- Arts (Camera Operator)2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 3/4
- Voice Acting2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/3
- Speculative Design2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/6
- Music2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/6
- Digital Art2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/6
- Television and Film Production2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/3
- Arts2024 · case remanded · criteria 3/3
- Martial Arts2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/0
- Fashion Design2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/1
- Arts (Artist)2024 · case remanded · criteria 3/3
- Performing Arts2024 · case remanded · criteria 4/8
- Fashion Design2024 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/6
- Music2023 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/4
- Martial Arts2023 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/0
- Mixed Martial Arts2023 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/2
- Visual Arts2023 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/5
- Arts (Actor)2023 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/7
- Arts2023 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/0
- Athletics (Martial Arts)2023 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/1
- Fashion Design2023 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/5
- Architectural Design2023 · case remanded · criteria 3/5
- Music (Musician and maker of musical instruments)2023 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/6
- Film (Director/Producer)2023 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/5
- Singer (Performing Arts)2023 · case remanded · criteria 1/1
- Acting2023 · appeal dismissed · criteria 3/5
- Writer2023 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/5
- Martial Arts2023 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/0
- Arts (Vocal Coach and Singer)2023 · case remanded · criteria 3/6
- Arts2023 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/8
- Singer/Performing Arts2023 · appeal dismissed · criteria 3/6
- Athletics (Martial Arts)2023 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/2
- Writer and Filmmaker2023 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/2
- Performing Arts (Theatrical Producer)2023 · case remanded · criteria 3/4
- Music (Singer/Songwriter)2023 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/8
- Music2023 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/3
- Arts (DJ and sound producer)2023 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/7
- Martial Arts2023 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/0
- Singer and Composer (Music)2023 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/5
- Fashion Design2023 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/5
- Nail Design/Manicuring2023 · appeal sustained · criteria 7/7
- Actor2023 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/0
- Photography2023 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/7
- Athlete (Mixed Martial Arts)2023 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/3
- Culinary Arts (Executive Chef)2023 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/5
- Arts (Director, Producer, Screenwriter)2023 · case remanded · criteria 7/7
- Photography2023 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/6
- Costume Design2023 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/5
- Arts (Industrial Design)2023 · case remanded · criteria 0/0
- Photography (Newborn Photography)2023 · case remanded · criteria 3/3
- Arts (Folk and Classical Singer)2023 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/8
- Pastry Chef2023 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/2
- Pianist (Arts)2023 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/5
- Television and Film Production2023 · case remanded · criteria 0/0
- Music (Composition and Direction)2023 · case remanded · criteria 0/0
- Arts (Actor)2023 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/0
- Craftsperson (Art)2023 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/3
- Film Director and Producer2023 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/4
- Arts (Artist)2023 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/4
- Arts (Choreography)2023 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/6
- Martial Arts (Wushu)2023 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/6
- Music2023 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/7
- Arts (Visual Effects/Animation)2023 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/2
- Fashion Design/Entrepreneurship2023 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/7
- Performing Arts2022 · appeal dismissed · criteria 3/4
- Opera (Arts)2022 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/6
- Dance Instruction2022 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/4
- Acting2022 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/0
- Athletics (Martial Arts/Karate)2022 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/2
- Singer (Performing Arts)2022 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/6
- Music (Musical Director)2022 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/5
- Wedding Photography2022 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/7
- Multimedia Design2022 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/0
- Arts (Art Direction)2022 · case remanded · criteria 1/1
- Music2022 · case remanded · criteria 1/3
- Music (Jazz Percussion)2022 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/4
- Filmmaking2022 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/5
- Composer (Music)2022 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/4
- Film/Video Production2022 · appeal dismissed · criteria 3/6
- Arts (Singer)2022 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/2
- Writer and Filmmaker2022 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/5
- Arts (Visual Arts)2022 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/3
- Arts (Visual Artist)2022 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/4
- Performing Arts (Actor)2022 · case remanded · criteria 3/7
- Music (Violinist)2022 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/0
- Arts (Acting)2022 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/0
- Martial Arts Instruction2022 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/2
- Photography2022 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/4
- Martial Arts Instruction2022 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/2
- Music2022 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/6
- Arts (Jewelry Making)2022 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/6
- Film and Media Editing2022 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/4
- Arts (Actress)2022 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/4
- Arts (Painting)2022 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/3
- Children's Book Author2022 · case remanded · criteria 0/1
- Arts (Visual Artist)2022 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/5
- Artist (Painting)2022 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/4
- sound design and editing2022 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/5
- Arts (Tattoo Artist)2022 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/5
- Arts (Acting)2022 · appeal dismissed · criteria 3/6
- Visual Effects Artist and Animator2022 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/6
- Athletics (Martial Arts)2022 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/3
- Visual Arts and Design2022 · appeal dismissed · criteria 3/5
- Martial Arts2022 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/0
- Musician2022 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/3
- Arts (Miniatures Artist)2022 · appeal dismissed · criteria 4/7
- Tattoo Art/Painting2022 · appeal sustained · criteria 7/7
- Music2022 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/4
- Athletics (martial arts - kickboxing and Muay Thai)2022 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/2
- Arts (Art Curator/Architecture)2022 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/6
- Stage Actor (Arts)2022 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/3
- Actor2022 · appeal dismissed · criteria 3/4
- sustainable development and sustainable design solutions2022 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/3
- Cinematography/Director of Photography2021 · appeal sustained · criteria 6/6
- Athletics (Martial Arts)2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/4
- Film and Television Direction2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/5
- Photography2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 4/4
- Author/Literature2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/4
- Operatic Vocalist (Arts)2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/3
- User Experience (UX) Design2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/5
- Arts (Singing)2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 3/8
- Writer (Fiction and Non-Fiction)2021 · case remanded · criteria 3/3
- Artist2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/8
- Performing Arts (Actress)2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/4
- Illustration Art2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 3/5
- Arts (Violinist)2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/2
- Filmmaking2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 4/5
- Development Director (Business)2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/2
- Performing Arts (Music)2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/6
- Arts (Art Director)2021 · case remanded · criteria 3/3
- Multimedia Artist2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/5
- Music2021 · case remanded · criteria 1/2
- Athletics (Martial Arts)2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/3
- Athletics (Martial Arts/Karate)2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/3
- Arts (Painting)2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/5
- Visual Effects Artist and Animator2021 · case remanded · criteria 0/3
- Arts (Painting and Design)2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 3/5
- Orchestral Music2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/3
- Music (Pianist and Music Educator)2021 · case remanded · criteria 0/0
- Dance and Choreography2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/0
- Costume Design (Sport and Theatrical)2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/6
- Film (Director and Producer)2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/5
- Arts (Acting)2021 · case remanded · criteria 1/1
- Pastry Chef (Culinary Arts)2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 5/6
- Director of Photography (Film/Television)2021 · case remanded · criteria 4/6
- Arts (Singing)2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/6
- Martial Arts (Competitor and Coach/Consultant)2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/4
- Music2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/9
- Orchestra Concertmaster (Music)2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/4
- Architectural Design2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/3
- Arts (Songwriting, Music, Production)2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/5
- Arts (Painting)2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/4
- Fashion Design2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/6
- Music2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/6
- Athletics (Martial Arts - Karate)2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/3
- Arts (Acting)2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 3/6
- Director of Photography2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/5
- Music (Musician, Composer, Music Producer)2021 · appeal sustained · criteria 5/5
- Artwork (Painting)2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/3
- Arts (Photography, Fashion Design, Artisan)2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/5
- Sound Editing and Design2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/0
- Contemporary Christian Music Production2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/5
- Arts (Photography/Art Direction)2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 4/6
- Martial Arts2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/3
- Film (Actress)2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/5
- Development Director (Business)2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/2
- Make-up Artist2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/0
- Violin (Arts)2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/4
- Athletics (Martial Arts)2021 · case remanded · criteria 0/3
- Culinary (Chef)2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/0
- Photography2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/7
- Pop Singing/Arts2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 3/3
- Stage Actor2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/0
- Art Curation2021 · appeal sustained · criteria 7/7
- Arts (Actress)2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/5
- Arts (Music - Viola)2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/2
- Martial Arts2021 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/1
- Arts (Acting)2021 · appeal sustained · criteria 5/6
- Author2021 · case remanded · criteria 3/3
- Acting2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/2
- Arts (Music - Conga Player/Percussionist)2020 · case remanded · criteria 1/3
- Writer and Author (Literary Non-Fiction and Business/Commercial Writing)2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/5
- Music2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/6
- Arts (Acting)2020 · case remanded · criteria 3/4
- Arts (Acting)2020 · case remanded · criteria 1/4
- Writer and consultant on occupational safety and mediation2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/9
- Photography2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/5
- Filmmaking2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 3/5
- Fashion and Costume Design2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/0
- Arts (Theater)2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/0
- Ballet (Dance)2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/6
- Fashion Design2020 · appeal sustained · criteria 4/4
- Photography2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/7
- Arts (Music - Traditional Irish Music)2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/1
- Arts (Singer)2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/2
- Photography2020 · appeal sustained · criteria 5/5
- Art History/Criticism2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/3
- Percussionist (Arts)2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/3
- Culinary Arts (Chef)2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/5
- Pianist (Music)2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/5
- Artist2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/3
- Film and Television Direction2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/6
- Artisan, Photographer, and Fashion Designer2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/3
- Stage Actor2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 5/5
- Arts (Acting)2020 · case remanded · criteria 0/0
- Contemporary Christian music composer and director2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/7
- Music (Cello)2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 4/6
- Arts (Acting)2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/3
- Interior Design2020 · appeal sustained · criteria 3/4
- Acting2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/2
- Arts (Acting)2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/3
- Athletics (Martial Arts)2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/3
- 3D art and animation2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/9
- Violin (Music)2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/6
- Athletics (Martial Arts)2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 3/3
- Acting2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/3
- Arts (Clarinet)2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/2
- Acrobatic Performance/Gymnastics2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/5
- Martial Arts2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/5
- Painting2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/5
- Music (Jinghu Instrument)2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/4
- Artist Blacksmith2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/7
- Arts (Dancer and Choreographer)2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/0
- Motion Picture Production Design and Art Direction2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/7
- Music2020 · appeal sustained · criteria 3/3
- Multimedia Design2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/5
- Martial Arts (Karate)2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/3
- Development Director (related to construction/real estate)2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 3/5
- Painting (Miniature Art)2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/6
- Arts (Illustrator/Street Artist)2020 · appeal sustained · criteria 6/7
- Acrobatic Performing2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/4
- Music2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/4
- Dancer and Choreographer2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/4
- Graphic Design2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 3/5
- Textile Embroidery Art2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/7
- Folk Singer (Serbian Folk Music)2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/5
- Dance and Choreography2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/5
- Performing Arts2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/4
- Ballet Dancer and Teacher2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 3/5
- Actor2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/4
- Martial Arts2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/3
- Set Design2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/3
- Reggae Guitarist (Arts)2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/4
- Arts (Singer)2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/3
- Martial Arts2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/3
- Filmmaking2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/9
- Arts (Curator and Historian of Expressive Realism Art)2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/7
- Artisan, Photographer, and Fashion Designer2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/3
- Culinary Arts (Chef)2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/5
- Author and Screenwriter2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/4
- Fashion Design2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 2/5
- Footwear Design2020 · appeal sustained · criteria 4/4
- Orchestra/Classical Music2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/5
- Arts (Singer)2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 4/7
- Martial Arts2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/4
- Illustrator/Art Director2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/3
- Arts (Ballroom Dancing)2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/4
- Performing Arts (Actress)2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/5
- Arts2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/5
- Dance and Choreography2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/0
- Arts (Singer/Songwriter)2020 · case remanded · criteria 0/0
- Martial Arts (Karate)2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/4
- Piano/Music2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 1/4
- Martial Arts2020 · appeal dismissed · criteria 0/4
FAQ
- How do EB-1A appeals in Arts usually end?
- Of 343 cases in the base: 279 dismissed (81%), 52 remanded (15%), 12 sustained (3%). These are appeals - mostly denials; you cannot derive visa approval odds from them.
- Which criteria are counted most often in Arts?
- Counted most often: Exhibitions (130), Judging (117), Published material about you (90). NOT counted most often: Awards (192), Published material about you (152), Leading role (116).
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Based on: 1,242 AAO EB-1A appeal decisions · issued Jan 2020 - Feb 2025 · USCIS: AAO non-precedent decisions · all decisions
Sources
Public anonymized AAO decisions. Reference information, not legal advice; the appeal sample skews toward denials and does not reflect approval odds.