EB-1ABusiness and managementEmployerDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Apr232009_02B2203
AwardsNot metHigh salaryNot metLeading or critical roleNot metOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Entertainment company petitioner sought classification for beneficiary Vice President as extraordinary ability immigrant. AAO affirmed denial, finding beneficiary failed to meet any of five claimed criteria and lacked evidence of sustained national or international acclaim at very top level.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · No evidence beneficiary received nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence
- High salary · Income amounts do not demonstrate significant commercial success for beneficiary or employer
- Leading or critical role · Vice President role at company not shown to be leading or critical in manner required; does not establish responsibility for employer success
- Original contributions · Recommendation letters insufficient; lack extensive documentation of unusually influential work or major significance
- Published material · Published material about beneficiary insufficient; must appear in professional or major trade publications or major media
- Final merits · Evidence not persuasive that achievements set significantly above others at national or international level
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | No evidence beneficiary received nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence |
 High salary | Not met | Income amounts do not demonstrate significant commercial success for beneficiary or employer |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Vice President role at company not shown to be leading or critical in manner required; does not establish responsibility for employer success |
 Original contributions | Not met | Recommendation letters insufficient; lack extensive documentation of unusually influential work or major significance |
 Published material | Not met | Published material about beneficiary insufficient; must appear in professional or major trade publications or major media |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence not persuasive that achievements set significantly above others at national or international level |
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