EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2019Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG072019_01B2203
ExhibitionsMetJudgingMetAwardsNot metLeading or critical roleNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Jazz pianist claimed extraordinary ability through at least three initial evidentiary criteria. Director found two criteria met; petitioner claimed five on appeal. AAO affirmed only two criteria met (judging and exhibitions) and rejected others for insufficient evidence of national or international recognition, major media publication, or distinguished reputation. Appeal dismissed.
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What the AAO accepted
- Exhibitions · Work displayed at artistic exhibitions and showcases
- Judging · Participation as judge of others' work in the field established
What was missing
- Awards · Third and second place prizes not demonstrated to be nationally or internationally recognized for excellence
- Leading or critical role · No corroborative documentation that ensembles have distinguished reputation
- Published material · Publications do not qualify as major media; missing required author attribution
- Final merits · Record does not support finding of sustained acclaim and place among top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Exhibitions | Met | Work displayed at artistic exhibitions and showcases |
 Judging | Met | Participation as judge of others' work in the field established |
 Awards | Not met | Third and second place prizes not demonstrated to be nationally or internationally recognized for excellence |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | No corroborative documentation that ensembles have distinguished reputation |
 Published material | Not met | Publications do not qualify as major media; missing required author attribution |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not support finding of sustained acclaim and place among top of field |
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