EB-1AFilm, music, performing artsIndividualDecided December 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC232024_02B2203
Scholarly articlesMetAwardsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metExhibitionsClaimed, not analyzedHigh salaryClaimed, not analyzedJudgingClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A musician sought EB-1A classification by claiming eight criteria. The AAO found one criterion satisfied but dismissed the appeal because the petitioner failed to establish three of ten required criteria. The decision held that the petitioner lacked the sustained national or international acclaim and top-tier status required for extraordinary ability.
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What the AAO accepted
- Scholarly articles · Director determined criterion satisfied; AAO did not disturb this finding
What was missing
- Awards · Award lacked demonstrated national or international recognition in field
- Membership · Membership in associations did not require outstanding achievements as judged by experts
- Published material · Published articles lacked required author identification and dates
- Final merits · Record does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top percentage status
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Scholarly articles | Met | Director determined criterion satisfied; AAO did not disturb this finding |
 Awards | Not met | Award lacked demonstrated national or international recognition in field |
 Membership | Not met | Membership in associations did not require outstanding achievements as judged by experts |
 Published material | Not met | Published articles lacked required author identification and dates |
 Exhibitions | Claimed, not analyzed | Criterion claimed but not analyzed in decision |
 High salary | Claimed, not analyzed | Criterion claimed but not analyzed in decision |
 Judging | Claimed, not analyzed | Criterion claimed but not analyzed in decision |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top percentage status |
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