EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Jun122009_01B2203
AwardsNot metJudgingNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Musician self-petitioner claimed extraordinary ability in arts. AAO dismissed appeal, finding petitioner failed to establish any criterion and lacked evidence of sustained national or international acclaim at the very top of her field.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · No major internationally recognized award documented
- Judging · Evidence does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim as judge
- Membership · Membership requirements did not constitute outstanding achievements
- Published material · Published material not primarily about petitioner in major publications
- Final merits · Record does not establish sustained national or international acclaim at very top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | No major internationally recognized award documented |
 Judging | Not met | Evidence does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim as judge |
 Membership | Not met | Membership requirements did not constitute outstanding achievements |
 Published material | Not met | Published material not primarily about petitioner in major publications |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not establish sustained national or international acclaim at very top of field |
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