Musician EB-1A

Our firm recently secured approval of an EB-1A petition for an extraordinary classical musician. The case faced a Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID), with USCIS acknowledging that five criteria were met but questioning whether the evidence demonstrated that the artist had risen to the very top of the field.

We prepared a comprehensive response highlighting the musician’s record of high-profile performances at prestigious venues, repeated invitations from distinguished organizations, and recognition from leading experts. We emphasized that such sustained accomplishments are reserved for only a small percentage of elite artists worldwide.

Within weeks, USCIS approved the petition—affirming that the musician qualifies as an individual of extraordinary ability.

This case demonstrates that even when USCIS issues a NOID, a carefully structured response grounded in regulatory standards and persuasive evidence can turn the tide toward success.