EB-1AFinance and economicsIndividualDecided 2016Sustained
Outcome: Sustained
FEB082016_02B2203
AwardsMetHigh salaryMetJudgingMetPublished materialMetScholarly articlesClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsMet
Our summary
Financial journalist sought EB-1A extraordinary ability. Met at least three criteria including awards, judging/leading roles, and published material. AAO sustained appeal, finding record demonstrated sustained national acclaim and expertise indicating top small percentage in journalism field.
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What the AAO accepted
- Awards · Director found petitioner met this criterion on initial review
- High salary · High salary and remuneration demonstrated; contract as expert financial analyst
- Judging · Petitioner appointed as coordinator to lead journal and trainer; recognized as best among peers
- Published material · Sufficient evidence of published material about petitioner in field
- Final merits · Record demonstrates small percentage at top of field with sustained national acclaim
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Met | Director found petitioner met this criterion on initial review |
 High salary | Met | High salary and remuneration demonstrated; contract as expert financial analyst |
 Judging | Met | Petitioner appointed as coordinator to lead journal and trainer; recognized as best among peers |
 Published material | Met | Sufficient evidence of published material about petitioner in field |
 Scholarly articles | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but specific finding not detailed in opinion excerpt |
 Final merits | Met | Record demonstrates small percentage at top of field with sustained national acclaim |
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