EB-1AFilm, music, performing artsIndividualDecided 2019Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT012019_02B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metLeading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A singer in bands claims extraordinary ability in music. She alleged six criteria including awards, membership, published material, and leading role. The AAO found she met none of the required minimum three criteria. Evidence of a gold record award, band membership, and performance video did not satisfy regulatory requirements for documentation, recognition level, or publication standards.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Gold Record Award does not qualify as nationally or internationally recognized prize for excellence
- Membership · Employment as contract artist does not constitute membership requiring judged outstanding achievements
- Published material · No published material about petitioner in professional or major trade publications with required title, date, author
- Final merits · No sustained national or international acclaim demonstrated; not among small percentage at top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Gold Record Award does not qualify as nationally or internationally recognized prize for excellence |
 Membership | Not met | Employment as contract artist does not constitute membership requiring judged outstanding achievements |
 Published material | Not met | No published material about petitioner in professional or major trade publications with required title, date, author |
 Leading or critical role | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; decision notes it as separate criterion not considered |
 Final merits | Not met | No sustained national or international acclaim demonstrated; not among small percentage at top of field |
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