EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG122005_18B2203
ExhibitionsNot metJudgingNot metLeading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Classical music promoter, self-petitioner, claimed five criteria for extraordinary ability. AAO found membership, published material, judging, exhibitions, and leading role criteria unsatisfied. Evidence insufficient to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at the very top level.
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
- Judging · Letters from clients not first-hand evidence of sustained acclaim beyond immediate client base
- Leading or critical role · Evidence insufficient to demonstrate leading or critical role earning sustained national acclaim
- Membership · Membership requirements based on activity or payment of dues do not satisfy criterion
- Published material · Petitioner not primary subject of sustained national or international media attention
- Final merits · Failed to meet three criteria; does not demonstrate sustained acclaim at very top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Exhibitions | Not met | Concerts and performances organized are work of performers, not petitioner's own work |
 Judging | Not met | Letters from clients not first-hand evidence of sustained acclaim beyond immediate client base |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Evidence insufficient to demonstrate leading or critical role earning sustained national acclaim |
 Membership | Not met | Membership requirements based on activity or payment of dues do not satisfy criterion |
 Published material | Not met | Petitioner not primary subject of sustained national or international media attention |
 Final merits | Not met | Failed to meet three criteria; does not demonstrate sustained acclaim at very top of field |
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