EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Mar272009_08B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A pianist applied for EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. She claimed three criteria: lesser awards, membership, and published material. The AAO found each criterion not met and concluded the evidence did not establish sustained national or international acclaim at the very top of music performance.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Single award from 1993 insufficient for sustained acclaim in 2007. Limited geographic recognition outside Portland.
- Membership · Petitioner failed to submit evidence of association membership or membership requirements.
- Published material · Article fourteen years before filing; not primarily about petitioner; lacks circulation data for major media.
- Final merits · Petitioner showed talent but failed to demonstrate achievements distinguishing her at very top of field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Single award from 1993 insufficient for sustained acclaim in 2007. Limited geographic recognition outside Portland. |
 Membership | Not met | Petitioner failed to submit evidence of association membership or membership requirements. |
 Published material | Not met | Article fourteen years before filing; not primarily about petitioner; lacks circulation data for major media. |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner showed talent but failed to demonstrate achievements distinguishing her at very top of field. |
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