EB-1AFilm, music, performing artsIndividualDecided 2006Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Dec282006_01B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Musician and composer claimed extraordinary ability in performing arts based on awards, orchestral positions, and published materials. AAO upheld denial, finding petitioner had not established sustained national or international acclaim or demonstrated achievements significantly above almost all others in field.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Special Prize limited to teenagers; no primary evidence submitted; award for different person's performance
- Membership · Playing in orchestras does not constitute membership in association; no evidence of outstanding achievement requirement
- Published material · Article about childhood performance lacks evidence of sustained national acclaim at top of field
- Final merits · Petitioner has not distinguished himself to achieve sustained national or international acclaim at very top
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Special Prize limited to teenagers; no primary evidence submitted; award for different person's performance |
 Membership | Not met | Playing in orchestras does not constitute membership in association; no evidence of outstanding achievement requirement |
 Published material | Not met | Article about childhood performance lacks evidence of sustained national acclaim at top of field |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner has not distinguished himself to achieve sustained national or international acclaim at very top |
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