EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided March 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR262021_11B2203
ExhibitionsMetJudgingMetLeading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Percussionist and founding band member sought EB-1A classification. Claimed five criteria; AAO found two met. Record reflects successful career with industry recognition but lacks evidence of sustained national or international acclaim placing applicant among top of field.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Exhibitions · Performed at festivals as founding band member.
- Judging · Member of judging panel in three music competitions.
What was missing
- Leading or critical role · Working with acclaimed artists insufficient; lacks sustained national or international acclaim.
- Membership · LARAS membership requirements and expert judgment standards not established.
- Published material · Newspaper publications not established as major media; circulation figures insufficient.
- Final merits · Successful professional musician but does not rise to top echelon; lacks required sustained acclaim.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Exhibitions | Met | Performed at festivals as founding band member. |
 Judging | Met | Member of judging panel in three music competitions. |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Working with acclaimed artists insufficient; lacks sustained national or international acclaim. |
 Membership | Not met | LARAS membership requirements and expert judgment standards not established. |
 Published material | Not met | Newspaper publications not established as major media; circulation figures insufficient. |
 Final merits | Not met | Successful professional musician but does not rise to top echelon; lacks required sustained acclaim. |
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