EB-1AFilm, music, performing artsIndividualDecided 2015Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB112015_01B2203
AwardsNot metJudgingClaimed, not analyzedPublished materialClaimed, not analyzedScholarly articlesClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Singer and performer sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Petitioner claimed four criteria but failed to meet three-criterion threshold. Award lacked national or international recognition. Final merits review found petitioner did not achieve sustained acclaim or top-tier field status.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Award given only to amateur performers weekly; not nationally or internationally recognized
- Final merits · Evidence in aggregate does not establish sustained national or international acclaim or top field status
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Award given only to amateur performers weekly; not nationally or internationally recognized |
 Judging | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but petitioner failed on initial criteria; final merits not reached |
 Published material | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but petitioner failed on initial criteria; final merits not reached |
 Scholarly articles | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but petitioner failed on initial criteria; final merits not reached |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence in aggregate does not establish sustained national or international acclaim or top field status |
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