EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT172005_02B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Self-petitioner singer claimed extraordinary ability based on one 1986 award, Academy membership, published material, and original contributions. AAO found the award uncorroborated, career limited to 1986–1988, no sustained acclaim demonstrated, and evidence insufficient to show top-tier achievement.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Award from 1986 insufficient; photos uncorroborated; no sustained acclaim demonstrated
- Membership · Record devoid of evidence that outstanding achievement required for Academy membership
- Original contributions · Limited success 1986–1988; no evidence of original major contributions to field
- Published material · Articles from 1987 merely listed petitioner among 17 artists; do not show sustained acclaim
- Final merits · Two recordings and limited recognition insufficient for very top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Award from 1986 insufficient; photos uncorroborated; no sustained acclaim demonstrated |
 Membership | Not met | Record devoid of evidence that outstanding achievement required for Academy membership |
 Original contributions | Not met | Limited success 1986–1988; no evidence of original major contributions to field |
 Published material | Not met | Articles from 1987 merely listed petitioner among 17 artists; do not show sustained acclaim |
 Final merits | Not met | Two recordings and limited recognition insufficient for very top of field |
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