EB-1AFilm, music, performing artsIndividualDecided 2008Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Aug042008_02B2203
AwardsNot metExhibitionsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A solo musician petitioned for EB-1A classification based on extraordinary ability in the arts. The AAO found that claimed awards, memberships, published material, and exhibitions failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or placement among the very top of the field, and dismissed the appeal.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Prize lacked evidence of national or international recognition beyond presenting organization
- Exhibitions · No evidence performances consistent with sustained national or international acclaim at top level
- Membership · Membership based on activity and employment, not outstanding achievement as essential condition
- Published material · No evidence that published material was primarily about petitioner in major trade publications
- Final merits · Evidence does not show sustained acclaim or place among small percentage at top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Prize lacked evidence of national or international recognition beyond presenting organization |
 Exhibitions | Not met | No evidence performances consistent with sustained national or international acclaim at top level |
 Membership | Not met | Membership based on activity and employment, not outstanding achievement as essential condition |
 Published material | Not met | No evidence that published material was primarily about petitioner in major trade publications |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence does not show sustained acclaim or place among small percentage at top of field |
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