EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Aug042009_05B2203
MembershipNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Folk singer petitioner claimed membership in entertainment association. AAO rejected membership criterion as not meeting standards requiring outstanding achievement judged by experts, and found overall evidence insufficient to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at the very top of her field.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Membership · Association membership criteria and judgment process not established; reputation alone insufficient.
- Final merits · Petitioner shows talent but not sustained national or international acclaim at very top level.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Membership | Not met | Association membership criteria and judgment process not established; reputation alone insufficient. |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner shows talent but not sustained national or international acclaim at very top level. |
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