EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2015Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC012015_01B2203
ExhibitionsMetJudgingMetLeading or critical roleMetFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A collaborative pianist and vocal coach self-petitioner sought EB-1A classification. She met three initial criteria, including judging, leading/critical role, and exhibitions. However, the AAO's final merits determination found insufficient evidence of sustained national or international acclaim or placement at the very top of the field.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
What the AAO accepted
- Exhibitions · Display of work satisfied criterion requirements
- Judging · Competition rules sufficiently demonstrated plain language requirements of judging criterion
- Leading or critical role · Performance of leading or critical role for organizations with distinguished reputation
What was missing
- Final merits · Despite meeting three criteria, evidence did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top-tier status in field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Exhibitions | Met | Display of work satisfied criterion requirements |
 Judging | Met | Competition rules sufficiently demonstrated plain language requirements of judging criterion |
 Leading or critical role | Met | Performance of leading or critical role for organizations with distinguished reputation |
 Final merits | Not met | Despite meeting three criteria, evidence did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top-tier status in field |
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