EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG122005_02B2203
ExhibitionsNot metJudgingNot metLeading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metAwardsClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Classical music promoter sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Claimed at least six criteria including membership, published material, judging, and exhibitions. AAO found petitioner met fewer than three criteria and lacked sustained national or international acclaim or evidence of being in the top percentage of the field.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Exhibitions · Concerts and performances organized are work of performers, not petitioner's own work display
- Judging · Letters from clients not first-hand evidence of sustained national or international acclaim
- Leading or critical role · Evidence insufficient to demonstrate leading or critical role for distinguished organization
- Membership · Evidence does not show membership requiring outstanding achievement as essential condition
- Published material · Material not primarily about petitioner or from major media sources
- Final merits · Petitioner failed to meet three required criteria; not demonstrated as top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Exhibitions | Not met | Concerts and performances organized are work of performers, not petitioner's own work display |
 Judging | Not met | Letters from clients not first-hand evidence of sustained national or international acclaim |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Evidence insufficient to demonstrate leading or critical role for distinguished organization |
 Membership | Not met | Evidence does not show membership requiring outstanding achievement as essential condition |
 Published material | Not met | Material not primarily about petitioner or from major media sources |
 Awards | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in detail |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner failed to meet three required criteria; not demonstrated as top of field |
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