dismissed EB-1A
Producer And Promoter Of Musical Events
Producer And Promoter Of Musical Events · 2024-12-03
This case is from a USCIS Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) appeal decision. Appeal cases represent a subset of petitions and may not reflect typical outcomes.
Framework Evaluation
1 of 3 criteria metParticipation, either individually or on a panel, as a judge of the work of others in the same or an allied field of endeavor (Met)
The Director concluded that the evidence provided satisfied the judging criterion, and this finding was not challenged on appeal.
Receipt of Lesser Nationally or Internationally Recognized Awards or Prizes for Excellence in the Field of Endeavor (Not Met)
The mayoral certificate was for community contributions, not excellence in the field, and lacked national recognition. The other award was received after the petition filing date, thus not establishing eligibility at the time of filing.
Original scientific, scholarly, artistic, athletic, or business-related contributions of major significance in the field (Not Met)
The AAO reserved judgment on this criterion as the petitioner failed to meet the minimum three criteria regardless of its outcome.
Authorship of scholarly articles in the field, in professional or major trade publications or other major media (Not Met)
The Director's finding that this criterion was not met was not challenged on appeal and is considered waived.
Display of the alien's work in the field at artistic exhibitions or showcases (Not Met)
The concerts organized by the petitioner were not considered an exhibition or showcase of her own work product, but rather of the performers and artistic staff.
Performance in a leading or critical role for organizations or establishments that have a distinguished reputation (Not Met)
The Director's finding that this criterion was not met was not challenged on appeal and is considered waived.
Why This Petition Was Denied
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three evidentiary criteria for extraordinary ability. Specifically, the mayoral certificate was deemed not an award for excellence in the field but for community contributions, lacked national recognition, and the other award was received after the petition filing date. The concerts organized by the petitioner were not considered artistic exhibitions of her own work product, but rather of the performers and artistic staff.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Awards
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Scholarly Articles
Exhibitions
Leading Role
Evidence Submitted
- certificate of recognition from the mayor of I I Texas
- I I award
- promotional posters for concerts
- venue licensing agreements for concerts
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