EB-1AMarketing, media, communicationsIndividualDecided April 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR292020_07B2203
Leading or critical roleMetPublished materialMetAwardsNot metHigh salaryNot metMembershipNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A journalist and brand manager claimed extraordinary ability based on seven criteria. The AAO found three criteria satisfied initially but concluded the petitioner lacked sustained national or international acclaim and was not among the top percentage in journalism, dismissing the appeal.
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What the AAO accepted
- Leading or critical role · AAO agreed with Director that petitioner satisfied this criterion
- Published material · Director found criterion satisfied; AAO did not disturb this finding
What was missing
- Awards · Prize was awarded to employer, not petitioner; prize not nationally or internationally recognized
- High salary · Director's determination that criterion was met was reconsidered and rejected by AAO
- Membership · Membership not based on judgment by recognized national or international experts of outstanding achievements
- Final merits · Petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or place among small percentage at top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Leading or critical role | Met | AAO agreed with Director that petitioner satisfied this criterion |
 Published material | Met | Director found criterion satisfied; AAO did not disturb this finding |
 Awards | Not met | Prize was awarded to employer, not petitioner; prize not nationally or internationally recognized |
 High salary | Not met | Director's determination that criterion was met was reconsidered and rejected by AAO |
 Membership | Not met | Membership not based on judgment by recognized national or international experts of outstanding achievements |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or place among small percentage at top of field |
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