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O-1AFilm, music, performing artsEmployerDecided December 2023Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

DEC132023_01D8101

Leading or critical roleNot metPublished materialNot met

Our summary

Music agent petitions for pianist beneficiary for O-1A extraordinary ability. Director found beneficiary did not meet initial evidentiary criteria. AAO affirmed, finding petitioner failed to demonstrate two claimed criteria and did not qualify for comparable evidence consideration.

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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.

What was missing

  • Leading or critical role · Petitioner did not demonstrate beneficiary performed as lead or starring participant in distinguished productions.
  • Published material · Petitioner did not establish recognition in major media; comparable evidence claim not properly raised.

Criteria

CriterionReadingWhy
Leading or critical roleNot metPetitioner did not demonstrate beneficiary performed as lead or starring participant in distinguished productions.
Published materialNot metPetitioner did not establish recognition in major media; comparable evidence claim not properly raised.

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