EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided February 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB282023_01B2203
Published materialMetAwardsNot metOriginal contributionsNot metScholarly articlesNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Musician-composer claiming extraordinary ability through invention of hybrid bass guitar and music compositions. Claimed four criteria but met only published material. AAO found original contributions lacked evidence of field impact and scholarly articles failed authorship and publication requirements. Appeal dismissed because fewer than three criteria established.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Published material · Director found criterion satisfied; AAO did not disturb this finding
What was missing
- Awards · No evidence of major, internationally recognized award submitted
- Original contributions · Invention of hybrid bass guitar lacked evidence of originality and significant field impact
- Scholarly articles · Failed to establish authorship and publication in professional or major media outlets
- Final merits · Insufficient evidence of sustained national or international acclaim required for extraordinary ability
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Published material | Met | Director found criterion satisfied; AAO did not disturb this finding |
 Awards | Not met | No evidence of major, internationally recognized award submitted |
 Original contributions | Not met | Invention of hybrid bass guitar lacked evidence of originality and significant field impact |
 Scholarly articles | Not met | Failed to establish authorship and publication in professional or major media outlets |
 Final merits | Not met | Insufficient evidence of sustained national or international acclaim required for extraordinary ability |
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