EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided February 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB112020_01B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A Serbian folk singer claims extraordinary ability. She failed to establish awards as nationally or internationally recognized, membership in qualifying associations, or published material in major media. Original contributions lacked evidence of major significance. No criteria met; extraordinary ability not demonstrated.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Silver Album and Plaque awards not demonstrated as nationally or internationally recognized for excellence.
- Membership · Winning folk festival contest insufficient; no evidence membership judged by recognized international experts.
- Original contributions · No evidence of sustained national or international acclaim or position in upper echelon of field.
- Published material · Only two articles with proper documentation; sources not professional or major trade publications.
- Final merits · Insufficient evidence establishing petitioner among small percentage at top of folk music field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Silver Album and Plaque awards not demonstrated as nationally or internationally recognized for excellence. |
 Membership | Not met | Winning folk festival contest insufficient; no evidence membership judged by recognized international experts. |
 Original contributions | Not met | No evidence of sustained national or international acclaim or position in upper echelon of field. |
 Published material | Not met | Only two articles with proper documentation; sources not professional or major trade publications. |
 Final merits | Not met | Insufficient evidence establishing petitioner among small percentage at top of folk music field. |
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