O-1AArts, design, architectureEmployerDecided 2018Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL102018_01D8101
AwardsNot metHigh salaryNot metLeading or critical roleNot metPublished materialNot met
Our summary
A symphony orchestra petitioned to employ a pianist as O-1A nonimmigrant. The petitioner claimed extraordinary ability through awards, lead performer status, published recognition, and commercial success. The AAO found the petitioner failed to demonstrate a significant national or international award and satisfied none of four claimed evidentiary criteria, dismissing the appeal.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Awards did not achieve national or international recognition comparable to Academy Award, Emmy, Grammy or Director's Guild Award
- High salary · Record of major commercial or critically acclaimed successes not established with comparable indicators
- Leading or critical role · Evidence did not establish lead, starring or critical role performance for distinguished reputation organizations
- Published material · Screenshots and materials did not demonstrate national or international recognition in major publications
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Awards did not achieve national or international recognition comparable to Academy Award, Emmy, Grammy or Director's Guild Award |
 High salary | Not met | Record of major commercial or critically acclaimed successes not established with comparable indicators |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Evidence did not establish lead, starring or critical role performance for distinguished reputation organizations |
 Published material | Not met | Screenshots and materials did not demonstrate national or international recognition in major publications |
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