Extraordinary Ability Petition Approved for French Creative Director
Congratulations to Alain Castoriano! We just received word that USCIS approved his petition for permanent residency as a creative director of extraordinary ability. Alain is one of the top creative directors in France and Europe. He has designed and branded advertising campaigns for some of the world’s most elite companies, including Christian Dior, Piaget, Guerlain, Apple Inc., Virgin Records, Burger King, AOL France, Lacoste, Renault, Jessica Simpson Perfumes, and Kodak. Alain studied at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, France. He received his degree in visual communication. Since first entering the field in 1976, Alain has worked his way up from the positions of graphic designer and junior art director to the lead creative director for the world’s #1 international trend forecast advertising agency, Promostyl, where he served for seven years. He also served as the Art Director for France’s iconic fashion magazine, Jardin des Modes for three years. Alain’s expansive knowledge of fashion and advertising has made him a much sought-after lecturer in this field. He has been recruited by the top artistic universities in Paris such as the Ecole de Communication Visuelle and the Institut International du Multimedia to serve as a lecturer and professor so that he may share his exceptinal skills and experience with young designers. Alain has received national and international prizes and awards for his work. He is presently serving as the creative director for an innovative and unique project called “I am a Vagabond” which consists of a collection of stories and photographs taken by homeless people across the U.S. The “I am a Vagabond” project is comprised of three main components: the website, the exhibition, which will tour museums and universities, and the 300 page, large format photographic book which will chronicle, in detail, the photos taken by homeless individuals around the country. The project is the brainchild of William Edwards, a Grammy and Emmy Award winning producer. The Vagabond Project has paired up with the Art Museum Partnership to display the exhibition and promote the book. The Art Museum Partnership boasts over 500 art museums as members of its organization. Beginning in 2009, upon completion of the companion book, the “I am a Vagabond” project will be exhibited in hundreds of major museums across the U.S.
We wish Alain the best of luck with this an his other projects and will be following him closely as he makes his mark here in the United States.
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