EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2019Sustained
Outcome: Sustained
JUL022019_04B2203
AwardsMetJudgingMetLeading or critical roleMetPublished materialMetFinal meritsMet
Our summary
A violinist met four criteria: awards for first place in international competition, published material in economic media about her win, judging, and leading role with multiple major orchestras. The AAO sustained, finding her international competition success, media coverage, and performances with distinguished orchestras demonstrate sustained acclaim and top-tier status.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Awards · First place for violin at international competition qualifies as nationally or internationally recognized award.
- Judging · Director found petitioner meets criterion; AAO affirms.
- Leading or critical role · Petitioner has performed leading role with multiple orchestras of distinguished reputation.
- Published material · Article published in Asia Economic Forum about petitioner's competition win demonstrates published material criterion.
- Final merits · Evidence of soloist performances with multiple major orchestras demonstrates sustained international acclaim and top percentage status.
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Met | First place for violin at international competition qualifies as nationally or internationally recognized award. |
 Judging | Met | Director found petitioner meets criterion; AAO affirms. |
 Leading or critical role | Met | Petitioner has performed leading role with multiple orchestras of distinguished reputation. |
 Published material | Met | Article published in Asia Economic Forum about petitioner's competition win demonstrates published material criterion. |
 Final merits | Met | Evidence of soloist performances with multiple major orchestras demonstrates sustained international acclaim and top percentage status. |
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