EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided February 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB232023_01B2203
ExhibitionsMetAwardsNot metJudgingNot metLeading or critical roleNot metPublished materialNot metOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedScholarly articlesClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A Thai musician and musical instrument maker claimed extraordinary ability. The AAO found one criterion met: artistic display. Five other claimed criteria failed due to insufficient documentation of recognition level and national or international acclaim. The petitioner lacked evidence of sustained recognition in the field.
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What the AAO accepted
- Exhibitions · Evidence of artistic display of handmade instruments accepted
What was missing
- Awards · Prizes lack documentation of national or international recognition
- Judging · No evidence of participation as judge of others' work
- Leading or critical role · Television appearances lack evidence of recognized status or acclaim
- Published material · Publication venue not established as major media or professional outlet
- Final merits · Lacks sustained national or international acclaim; evidence from close associates insufficient
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Exhibitions | Met | Evidence of artistic display of handmade instruments accepted |
 Awards | Not met | Prizes lack documentation of national or international recognition |
 Judging | Not met | No evidence of participation as judge of others' work |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Television appearances lack evidence of recognized status or acclaim |
 Published material | Not met | Publication venue not established as major media or professional outlet |
 Original contributions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed |
 Scholarly articles | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed |
 Final merits | Not met | Lacks sustained national or international acclaim; evidence from close associates insufficient |
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