EB-1AFilm, music, performing artsIndividualDecided August 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG142024_03B2203
Leading or critical roleNot metPublished materialNot metExhibitionsClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Pianist sought extraordinary ability classification claiming published material, leading roles, and artistic exhibitions. AAO found no criteria satisfied. Published materials lacked required circulation data; concert performances were regional with no evidence of distinguished organization roles. Record showed local media coverage and restaurant employment, insufficient for sustained national or international acclaim.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Leading or critical role · Concert performances at regional events insufficient; no evidence of leading role for organizations with distinguished reputation
- Published material · No circulation data or required information submitted to establish published materials in professional or major media
- Final merits · Failed to meet three initial criteria; media coverage predominantly local, record does not establish national or international acclaim at top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Concert performances at regional events insufficient; no evidence of leading role for organizations with distinguished reputation |
 Published material | Not met | No circulation data or required information submitted to establish published materials in professional or major media |
 Exhibitions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed on appeal but not analyzed; waived as not raised in initial petition |
 Final merits | Not met | Failed to meet three initial criteria; media coverage predominantly local, record does not establish national or international acclaim at top of field |
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