EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Jan082009_02B2203
AwardsNot metHigh salaryNot metJudgingNot metMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A Georgian folk singer and choirmaster self-petitioner claimed EB-1A extraordinary ability in the arts. He asserted five criteria: awards, membership, judging, original contributions, and high salary. The AAO found none met and concluded his work with Ensemble Kutaisi, while moderately successful, did not establish top-level sustained acclaim.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Petitioner failed to establish that festival awards were nationally or internationally recognized prizes.
- High salary · No evidence salary significantly higher than other Georgian folk singers or comparable to top performers.
- Judging · No evidence petitioner judged established artists in manner consistent with national or international acclaim.
- Membership · Insufficient evidence of membership in association or membership requirements without further documentation.
- Original contributions · Letters of recommendation insufficient; no extensive documentation of unusual influence or major significance.
- Final merits · Petitioner achieved some success in folk competitions but no sustained national or international acclaim at very top.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Petitioner failed to establish that festival awards were nationally or internationally recognized prizes. |
 High salary | Not met | No evidence salary significantly higher than other Georgian folk singers or comparable to top performers. |
 Judging | Not met | No evidence petitioner judged established artists in manner consistent with national or international acclaim. |
 Membership | Not met | Insufficient evidence of membership in association or membership requirements without further documentation. |
 Original contributions | Not met | Letters of recommendation insufficient; no extensive documentation of unusual influence or major significance. |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner achieved some success in folk competitions but no sustained national or international acclaim at very top. |
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