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Executive/Manager In The Architectural Project Design Field

Architectural Project Design Field · Turkey · 2025-03-19

Decision Date
2025-03-19
Location
Florida
This case is from a USCIS Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) appeal decision. Appeal cases represent a subset of petitions and may not reflect typical outcomes.

Framework Evaluation

0 of 3 criteria met
Lesser Nationally or Internationally Recognized Prizes or Awards (Not Met)

Awards were conferred to third-party organizations or employers, and the Petitioner failed to show his specific role was named or integral to the recognition.

Memberships in Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements (Not Met)

AIA Associate membership is based on education and employment rather than outstanding achievements as judged by national/international experts.

Published Material About the Alien (Not Met)

Most articles were about the employer's work and did not name the Petitioner; others lacked evidence of being 'major media' or lacked author names.

Original Contributions of Major Significance (Not Met)

While the Petitioner's work was held in high regard by colleagues, there was no evidence it was widely implemented or impacted the field beyond his specific projects.

Display of Work at Artistic Exhibitions or Showcases (Not Met)

The Petitioner failed to provide objective evidence that his specific work was displayed at the cited events, and some events were trade fairs rather than artistic exhibitions.

Leading or Critical Role for Distinguished Organizations (Not Met)

The AAO withdrew the Director's finding, noting the evidence did not establish that the Petitioner's company possessed a distinguished reputation marked by eminence.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The Petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three EB-1A criteria. Specifically, the awards were regional or granted to employers rather than the individual; the AIA membership (Associate AIA) is based on education/employment rather than outstanding achievement; and the submitted articles were either not about the Petitioner or lacked evidence of being 'major media'. No original contributions of major significance were established as the work was not shown to be widely implemented beyond the employer.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The RFE requested evidence that the published materials were about the Petitioner and appeared in major media. The Petitioner provided circulation data and argued his role was significant, but the response was deemed insufficient.

RFE Targets
Published Material About the Alien

Evidence

Evidence Types
Awards
Professional Memberships
Media Coverage
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
  • Membership with the American Institute of Architects (Associate AIA)
  • Nine articles in online and print publications (e.g., Hürriyet, ArchDaily)
  • Design and development of projects: German Embassy, I-Drive, and affordable housing units
  • Four letters of recommendation from past employers and clients
  • Participation in public exhibitions: Design Week and Venice Biennale (claimed)

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At a Glance

Outcome dismissed
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 0 / 3
Evidence Types 4

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