EB-1AMarketing, media, communicationsIndividualDecided August 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG082025_02B2203
High salaryMetJudgingMetLeading or critical roleMetFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A marketing director met three evidentiary criteria but failed the final merits determination. The AAO affirmed SCOPS' reasoned consideration of evidence, including letters provided in response to notice of intent to deny. The petitioner made general unsupported assertions of error and provided no additional evidence that sustained national or international acclaim was established.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- High salary · SCOPS found petitioner met criterion for commanding high salary in relation to others in field
- Judging · SCOPS found petitioner met criterion for judging work of others
- Leading or critical role · SCOPS found petitioner met criterion for critical role in distinguished organizations
What was missing
- Final merits · Petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim and small percentage status among very top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 High salary | Met | SCOPS found petitioner met criterion for commanding high salary in relation to others in field |
 Judging | Met | SCOPS found petitioner met criterion for judging work of others |
 Leading or critical role | Met | SCOPS found petitioner met criterion for critical role in distinguished organizations |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim and small percentage status among very top of field |
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