EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2010Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Feb012010_01B2203
AwardsNot metCommercial successNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A music composer and arranger sought EB-1A classification without submitting initial evidence. On appeal, the petitioner submitted letters, diplomas, an award for cantorial preservation, and compact disc materials. The AAO found none met regulatory criteria: the award was not nationally recognized, and recordings lacked evidence of commercial success as required by regulation.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Award for preservation of Moroccan cantorials does not equate to nationally or internationally recognized prize or award for excellence.
- Commercial success · No evidence of box office receipts or compact disc sales; only participation certificates and promotional materials submitted.
- Published material · Compact disc covers and promotional flyers demonstrate performances and recordings but not commercial success as required.
- Final merits · Petitioner failed to meet minimum three criteria threshold; no major internationally recognized award demonstrated.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Award for preservation of Moroccan cantorials does not equate to nationally or internationally recognized prize or award for excellence. |
 Commercial success | Not met | No evidence of box office receipts or compact disc sales; only participation certificates and promotional materials submitted. |
 Published material | Not met | Compact disc covers and promotional flyers demonstrate performances and recordings but not commercial success as required. |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner failed to meet minimum three criteria threshold; no major internationally recognized award demonstrated. |
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