EB-1ABusiness and managementIndividualDecided August 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG102020_01B2203
JudgingMetMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metHigh salaryClaimed, not analyzedLeading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Product manager and consultant claimed five EB-1A criteria. Director found only judging criterion met; AAO affirmed. Published material criterion failed due to PR involvement and non-major media outlets. Other claimed criteria not substantively analyzed. Final merits finding against petitioner: record showed successful career progression but not top-tier sustained acclaim required.
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Director concluded and AAO did not disturb finding that petitioner participated as judge.
What was missing
- Membership · Mentorship volunteer work not equivalent to association membership requiring outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts.
- Published material · Articles sourced from PR specialists, blog posts, and non-major media outlets; lacked journalistic independence and major publication status.
- Final merits · Overall record does not support sustained national or international acclaim; serious concerns regarding arranged publication of self-promotional materials.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Director concluded and AAO did not disturb finding that petitioner participated as judge. |
 Membership | Not met | Mentorship volunteer work not equivalent to association membership requiring outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts. |
 Published material | Not met | Articles sourced from PR specialists, blog posts, and non-major media outlets; lacked journalistic independence and major publication status. |
 High salary | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; AAO did not address this criterion substantively. |
 Leading or critical role | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; AAO did not address this criterion substantively. |
 Final merits | Not met | Overall record does not support sustained national or international acclaim; serious concerns regarding arranged publication of self-promotional materials. |
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