EB-1AMarketing, media, communicationsIndividualDecided April 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR152021_01B2203
High salaryMetPublished materialMetCommercial successNot metExhibitionsNot metLeading or critical roleNot metOriginal contributionsNot metAwardsClaimed, not analyzedMembershipClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Sports journalist employed at major television networks initially claimed seven criteria. AAO found published material and high salary met but rejected original contributions, display, and critical role claims. Decision sustained dismissal based on lack of sustained national or international acclaim required for extraordinary ability.
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What the AAO accepted
- High salary · Director and AAO agree petitioner met criterion for high salary or remuneration
- Published material · Director and AAO agree petitioner met criterion for published material in professional and major media
What was missing
- Commercial success · Ratings comparison not pursued; petitioner has not cleared initial evidentiary threshold for discussion
- Exhibitions · Television appearances, talk show appearance, and competitive dancing do not constitute display at artistic exhibitions or showcases
- Leading or critical role · Anchor role at network program does not demonstrate critical role for the organization itself
- Original contributions · Documentaries and network innovations do not establish major significance; general skill assessments insufficient
- Final merits · Employment at major networks presumptively insufficient; petitioner left network in 2018 without maintaining high profile demonstrating sustained acclaim
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 High salary | Met | Director and AAO agree petitioner met criterion for high salary or remuneration |
 Published material | Met | Director and AAO agree petitioner met criterion for published material in professional and major media |
 Commercial success | Not met | Ratings comparison not pursued; petitioner has not cleared initial evidentiary threshold for discussion |
 Exhibitions | Not met | Television appearances, talk show appearance, and competitive dancing do not constitute display at artistic exhibitions or showcases |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Anchor role at network program does not demonstrate critical role for the organization itself |
 Original contributions | Not met | Documentaries and network innovations do not establish major significance; general skill assessments insufficient |
 Awards | Claimed, not analyzed | Petitioner did not claim or establish major internationally recognized award |
 Membership | Claimed, not analyzed | Not among seven criteria initially claimed by petitioner |
 Final merits | Not met | Employment at major networks presumptively insufficient; petitioner left network in 2018 without maintaining high profile demonstrating sustained acclaim |
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