EB-1AFilm, music, performing artsIndividualDecided 2010Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Feb232010_01B2203
AwardsNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
The petitioner is a concert pianist who sought extraordinary ability classification in the arts. He relied on competition prizes and published articles, and the AAO found neither satisfied its criterion. The appeal was dismissed because the record did not show sustained acclaim or standing at the very top of the field.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Competition prizes were not shown to be nationally or internationally recognized beyond the events themselves.
- Published material · Submitted articles were not shown to be primarily about him or in major media.
- Final merits · Talent was acknowledged but sustained national or international acclaim was not established.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Competition prizes were not shown to be nationally or internationally recognized beyond the events themselves. |
 Published material | Not met | Submitted articles were not shown to be primarily about him or in major media. |
 Final merits | Not met | Talent was acknowledged but sustained national or international acclaim was not established. |
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