EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2006Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Oct112006_03B2203
AwardsNot metLeading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Professional musician, composer and producer self-petitioner sought EB-1A classification. Claimed awards, membership, published material, and critical role criteria. AAO affirmed dismissal finding petitioner failed to substantiate any criteria adequately and did not meet requirement of three satisfied criteria.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Petitioner failed to establish personally won national awards of sufficient prestige
- Leading or critical role · Petitioner submitted no evidence regarding role hired to fill or reputation of hiring entity
- Membership · No bylaws or official membership requirements submitted showing associations require outstanding achievement
- Published material · Published materials not primarily about petitioner and did not appear in major media outlets
- Final merits · Petitioner failed to establish at least three criteria required for extraordinary ability
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Petitioner failed to establish personally won national awards of sufficient prestige |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Petitioner submitted no evidence regarding role hired to fill or reputation of hiring entity |
 Membership | Not met | No bylaws or official membership requirements submitted showing associations require outstanding achievement |
 Published material | Not met | Published materials not primarily about petitioner and did not appear in major media outlets |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner failed to establish at least three criteria required for extraordinary ability |
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