EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided May 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY292020_05B2203
Published materialMetLeading or critical roleNot metOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Jinghu musician sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Met published material criterion through newspaper article but failed to satisfy three required criteria. Original contributions lacked evidence of major significance to field; organizations lacked distinguished reputation; evidence did not demonstrate sustained acclaim or top-tier status. Appeal dismissed.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Published material · Petitioner was featured in article published in The China Press newspaper
What was missing
- Leading or critical role · Organizations lacked demonstrated distinguished reputation; no corroborating evidence of critical role significance
- Original contributions · Reference letters lacked specificity and contained hyperbolic language; no evidence compositions widely influenced field
- Final merits · Record does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or position among upper echelon of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Published material | Met | Petitioner was featured in article published in The China Press newspaper |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Organizations lacked demonstrated distinguished reputation; no corroborating evidence of critical role significance |
 Original contributions | Not met | Reference letters lacked specificity and contained hyperbolic language; no evidence compositions widely influenced field |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or position among upper echelon of field |
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