AAO EB-1A decision AUG122005_18B2203: classical music manager / promoter and artistic display evidence pitfalls for eb‑1a

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID AUG122005_18B2203 Decision date 2005-08-12 Outcome dismissed Field or occupation classical music manager / promoter Final merits discussed Yes

Criteria Discussed

• artistic_display

• commercial_success

• high_salary

• judging

• leading_critical_role

• membership

• original_contributions

• published_material

Criteria Accepted

Not stated in the extracted decision plan.

Criteria Rejected

• artistic_display

• commercial_success

• high_salary

• judging

• leading_critical_role

• membership

• original_contributions

• published_material

Core Lesson

A music manager’s promotional and logistical activities do not satisfy the EB‑1A artistic‑display or original‑contribution criteria; you must provide direct evidence of your own creative work and its national/international impact.

Evidence Issue

• Quantitative evidence of substantial audiences or commercial success.

• Documentation that the organized performances constitute the petitioner’s own artistic display.

• Proof that the association membership requires outstanding achievement and that the petitioner meets that standard.

• Extensive, independent evidence of judging acclaim and number of competitors.

• Comparative high‑salary data or other proof of significantly higher remuneration.

• Demonstration that managerial/promotional activities rise to the level of an original contribution of major significance.

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