EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2015Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN122015_01B2203
AwardsNot metExhibitionsClaimed, not analyzedOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedScholarly articlesClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A violinist and instructor sought EB-1A classification claiming five criteria. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding insufficient evidence of awards and that the other claimed criteria did not meet plain language requirements. Evidence in aggregate failed to demonstrate extraordinary ability.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Petitioner did not submit evidence of nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards; claim raised too late on appeal.
- Final merits · Petitioner failed to satisfy three-criteria minimum; evidence in aggregate does not demonstrate required expertise level.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Petitioner did not submit evidence of nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards; claim raised too late on appeal. |
 Exhibitions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but decision notes evidence insufficient; not independently analyzed. |
 Original contributions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but decision notes evidence insufficient; not independently analyzed. |
 Scholarly articles | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but decision notes evidence insufficient; not independently analyzed. |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner failed to satisfy three-criteria minimum; evidence in aggregate does not demonstrate required expertise level. |
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