EB-1AEducation and academiaIndividualDecided 2019Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN182019_01B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metScholarly articlesClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Music teacher claimed extraordinary ability via awards, membership, published material, and scholarly articles. Failed to demonstrate awards were nationally recognized or that memberships required expert judgment. Published material lacked major medium status. AAO found insufficient evidence of three criteria and no sustained international acclaim.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Gold and Silver awards not demonstrated nationally or internationally recognized for excellence.
- Membership · Association membership admission criteria do not require judgment by recognized national or international experts.
- Published material · International Daily News article does not establish major medium status with required circulation evidence.
- Final merits · Record does not support sustained national or international acclaim or placement at top of field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Gold and Silver awards not demonstrated nationally or internationally recognized for excellence. |
 Membership | Not met | Association membership admission criteria do not require judgment by recognized national or international experts. |
 Published material | Not met | International Daily News article does not establish major medium status with required circulation evidence. |
 Scholarly articles | Claimed, not analyzed | Director found met but petitioner did not claim this criterion; AAO withdrew Director's finding. |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not support sustained national or international acclaim or placement at top of field. |
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