EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2007Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Feb052007_01B2203
Commercial successNot metHigh salaryNot metJudgingNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Pianist holding O-1 visa sought EB-1A classification. Evidence included local performances and newspaper reviews. AAO found standards dramatically different between O-1 and EB-1A, dismissed appeal because petitioner failed to meet three criteria or show sustained acclaim at very top level.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Commercial success · Limited disc sales do not constitute commercial success
- High salary · No evidence of high remuneration compared to others in field
- Judging · No evidence of judging nationally recognized competitions
- Membership · Delegate status does not demonstrate outstanding achievement required for membership
- Published material · Compact discs and local newspaper reviews insufficient for major media coverage
- Final merits · Talented pianist but achievements do not place him in small percentage at top
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Commercial success | Not met | Limited disc sales do not constitute commercial success |
 High salary | Not met | No evidence of high remuneration compared to others in field |
 Judging | Not met | No evidence of judging nationally recognized competitions |
 Membership | Not met | Delegate status does not demonstrate outstanding achievement required for membership |
 Published material | Not met | Compact discs and local newspaper reviews insufficient for major media coverage |
 Final merits | Not met | Talented pianist but achievements do not place him in small percentage at top |
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