EB-1ABusiness and managementIndividualDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Jul282009_07B2203
AwardsNot metLeading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A music manager sought EB-1A classification claiming to meet three criteria. The AAO corrected the director's field characterization but found awards, membership, and leading role criteria unmet. Evidence demonstrated talent but not sustained acclaim placing the petitioner among the very top.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Nominations for awards insufficient; petitioner must show receipt of nationally or internationally recognized prizes
- Leading or critical role · Evidence does not demonstrate petitioner has distinguished himself significantly above almost all others
- Membership · No evidence of association membership requirements or that membership required outstanding achievement
- Final merits · Evidence shows talent but not sustained national or international acclaim at very top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Nominations for awards insufficient; petitioner must show receipt of nationally or internationally recognized prizes |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Evidence does not demonstrate petitioner has distinguished himself significantly above almost all others |
 Membership | Not met | No evidence of association membership requirements or that membership required outstanding achievement |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence shows talent but not sustained national or international acclaim at very top of field |
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