EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Feb092009_01B2203
AwardsNot metJudgingNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A dulcimer player filed an EB-1A petition claiming extraordinary ability in the arts. The AAO affirmed denial, finding the single 1990 national award could not demonstrate sustained acclaim in 2006, and membership and judging evidence lacked sufficient documentation. The overall evidence showed past talent but not sustained national or international acclaim.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · One national award from 1990 insufficient; cannot establish sustained acclaim in 2006
- Judging · No official program listing petitioner as presiding judge; no evidence of acclaim after 2002
- Membership · Petitioner failed to demonstrate outstanding achievement as condition for membership
- Published material · No evidence of published articles in qualifying media or lectures at recognized institutes
- Final merits · Evidence shows talent at one time but not sustained acclaim at very top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | One national award from 1990 insufficient; cannot establish sustained acclaim in 2006 |
 Judging | Not met | No official program listing petitioner as presiding judge; no evidence of acclaim after 2002 |
 Membership | Not met | Petitioner failed to demonstrate outstanding achievement as condition for membership |
 Published material | Not met | No evidence of published articles in qualifying media or lectures at recognized institutes |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence shows talent at one time but not sustained acclaim at very top of field |
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