EB-1AFilm, music, performing artsIndividualDecided 2018Sustained
Outcome: Sustained
JAN252018_04B2203
AwardsMetExhibitionsMetJudgingMetPublished materialMetFinal meritsMet
Our summary
Award-winning composer, lyricist, and performer sought EB-1A classification. Met four criteria: awards, published material, judging, and display (comparable evidence). AAO found totality of evidence, including major fellowship and media coverage, demonstrated sustained national and international acclaim and top-tier status.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Awards · Recipient of several awards garnering thousands of dollars; newspaper coverage of selections.
- Exhibitions · Comparable evidence of work displayed at artistic exhibitions and showcases.
- Judging · Participation in judging musical theater projects; artistic merit fell within field.
- Published material · Material about petitioner's work published with title, date, author documentation.
- Final merits · Totality of evidence demonstrated national or international acclaim and placement within small percentage at field top.
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Met | Recipient of several awards garnering thousands of dollars; newspaper coverage of selections. |
 Exhibitions | Met | Comparable evidence of work displayed at artistic exhibitions and showcases. |
 Judging | Met | Participation in judging musical theater projects; artistic merit fell within field. |
 Published material | Met | Material about petitioner's work published with title, date, author documentation. |
 Final merits | Met | Totality of evidence demonstrated national or international acclaim and placement within small percentage at field top. |
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