EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided April 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR272021_01B2203
ExhibitionsMetJudgingMetAwardsNot metLeading or critical roleNot metPublished materialNot metCommercial successClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A musician and composer claimed extraordinary ability through seven criteria. The AAO found only two criteria met: judging and exhibitions. The decision concluded the petitioner failed to establish three required criteria and therefore did not reach final merits analysis, dismissing the appeal.
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What the AAO accepted
- Exhibitions · Displayed work by performing at various artistic and musical venues
- Judging · Served as voting member for Grammy Awards and juror for orchestra and SoundRec.com
What was missing
- Awards · No major internationally recognized award received or established
- Leading or critical role · Work does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at top of field
- Published material · Articles either not about petitioner or from publications not established as major media
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Exhibitions | Met | Displayed work by performing at various artistic and musical venues |
 Judging | Met | Served as voting member for Grammy Awards and juror for orchestra and SoundRec.com |
 Awards | Not met | No major internationally recognized award received or established |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Work does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at top of field |
 Published material | Not met | Articles either not about petitioner or from publications not established as major media |
 Commercial success | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed initially but not pursued on appeal and not further analyzed |
 Final merits | Not reached / not discussed | Did not meet threshold of three criteria; final merits not reached per Kazarian |
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