EB-1ABusiness and managementEmployerDecided February 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB022021_02B2203
High salaryMetJudgingMetLeading or critical roleMetPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A vice president and chief content officer at a media company sought EB-1A classification. She met three criteria: judging, leading role, and high salary. However, the AAO found the totality of evidence insufficient to establish sustained national or international acclaim required for extraordinary ability.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- High salary · AAO found high salary in relation to others in field commanded.
- Judging · Director found participation as judge of work of others satisfied.
- Leading or critical role · Performance in leading role for distinguished organizations established.
What was missing
- Published material · Published material about petitioner in professional or major media not established.
- Final merits · Evidence does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top-tier placement despite three criteria met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 High salary | Met | AAO found high salary in relation to others in field commanded. |
 Judging | Met | Director found participation as judge of work of others satisfied. |
 Leading or critical role | Met | Performance in leading role for distinguished organizations established. |
 Published material | Not met | Published material about petitioner in professional or major media not established. |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top-tier placement despite three criteria met. |
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