EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2007Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Sep282007_02B2203
AwardsNot metLeading or critical roleNot metOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Traditional Albanian folk singer claimed extraordinary ability through awards, publications, original contributions, and critical roles in performances. AAO found no major international award and fewer than three criteria met, with outdated evidence of acclaim prior to filing.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Awards received over twenty years before filing; lack details on criteria and number of recipients
- Leading or critical role · Participation in festivals from decades prior; no touring evidence after 2002; sustained acclaim not demonstrated
- Original contributions · Support letters lack substantive detail of original contributions or major significance; no objective evidence
- Published material · Article about petitioner missing date and author; insufficient evidence of major publication
- Final merits · Fewer than three criteria met; achievements not significantly above others in field at national or international level
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Awards received over twenty years before filing; lack details on criteria and number of recipients |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Participation in festivals from decades prior; no touring evidence after 2002; sustained acclaim not demonstrated |
 Original contributions | Not met | Support letters lack substantive detail of original contributions or major significance; no objective evidence |
 Published material | Not met | Article about petitioner missing date and author; insufficient evidence of major publication |
 Final merits | Not met | Fewer than three criteria met; achievements not significantly above others in field at national or international level |
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