EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided February 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB132023_01B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Pianist seeks EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. AAO dismissed appeal, finding petitioner failed to establish either a major internationally recognized award or three alternate regulatory criteria. Evidence of local competition awards, professional memberships, and regional media appearance insufficient to demonstrate elite status.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Competition awards lack sufficient evidence of national or international recognition; diverse participant pool alone insufficient
- Membership · Membership requirements based on activity or knowledge in field do not constitute outstanding achievements as required
- Published material · Television program segment with local viewership does not constitute published material in professional or major media
- Final merits · Record does not establish sustained national or international acclaim or that petitioner is among upper echelon of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Competition awards lack sufficient evidence of national or international recognition; diverse participant pool alone insufficient |
 Membership | Not met | Membership requirements based on activity or knowledge in field do not constitute outstanding achievements as required |
 Published material | Not met | Television program segment with local viewership does not constitute published material in professional or major media |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not establish sustained national or international acclaim or that petitioner is among upper echelon of field |
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