EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Aug262009_01B2203
AwardsNot metCommercial successNot metLeading or critical roleNot metPublished materialNot metExhibitionsClaimed, not analyzedHigh salaryClaimed, not analyzedJudgingClaimed, not analyzedMembershipClaimed, not analyzedOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedScholarly articlesClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Singer petitioner claimed extraordinary ability under EB-1A. Petitioner claimed awards, published materials, leading role, and commercial success criteria. AAO withdrew director's findings on awards and published materials for insufficient evidentiary support, found leading role and commercial success unmet, and concluded petitioner failed 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
- Awards · AWIT Award letter was unsubstantiated affidavit; primary evidence unavailable but not demonstrated
- Commercial success · Any concert success would accrue to headline act, not petitioner
- Leading or critical role · Performances postdated petition filing; Las Vegas role speculative; band lacks distinguished reputation
- Published material · Petitioner failed to provide information about publications where materials appeared
- Final merits · Evidence shows talent but insufficient sustained acclaim at top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | AWIT Award letter was unsubstantiated affidavit; primary evidence unavailable but not demonstrated |
 Commercial success | Not met | Any concert success would accrue to headline act, not petitioner |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Performances postdated petition filing; Las Vegas role speculative; band lacks distinguished reputation |
 Published material | Not met | Petitioner failed to provide information about publications where materials appeared |
 Exhibitions | Claimed, not analyzed | Not claimed or discussed |
 High salary | Claimed, not analyzed | Not claimed or discussed |
 Judging | Claimed, not analyzed | Not claimed or discussed |
 Membership | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed |
 Original contributions | Claimed, not analyzed | Not claimed or discussed |
 Scholarly articles | Claimed, not analyzed | Not claimed or discussed |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence shows talent but insufficient sustained acclaim at top of field |
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