EB-1AFilm, music, performing artsIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN032005_03B2203
AwardsNot metCommercial successNot metOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A former member of a Taiwanese pop band and photographer claimed EB-1A criteria based on 1980s-1990s fame. The AAO found he met only one criterion. His past pop music acclaim was not sustained through subsequent television, acting or photography work. Untranslated media articles could not be considered, and commercial success claims lacked corroboration.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · No evidence of major, internationally recognized awards for excellence in pop music or performing arts.
- Commercial success · Resume states five Red Hot Boys recordings earned platinum status, but no corroborative evidence provided in record.
- Original contributions · Work as singer, actor, host, reporter and photographer did not establish original contributions of major significance to pop music, television or photography.
- Published material · Numerous newspaper articles about petitioner and band not properly certified translated; evidence cannot be considered.
- Final merits · Met only one criterion; record shows petitioner was famous pop band member in late 1980s-early 1990s but failed to sustain national or international acclaim at very top level.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | No evidence of major, internationally recognized awards for excellence in pop music or performing arts. |
 Commercial success | Not met | Resume states five Red Hot Boys recordings earned platinum status, but no corroborative evidence provided in record. |
 Original contributions | Not met | Work as singer, actor, host, reporter and photographer did not establish original contributions of major significance to pop music, television or photography. |
 Published material | Not met | Numerous newspaper articles about petitioner and band not properly certified translated; evidence cannot be considered. |
 Final merits | Not met | Met only one criterion; record shows petitioner was famous pop band member in late 1980s-early 1990s but failed to sustain national or international acclaim at very top level. |
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