EB-1AMarketing, media, communicationsIndividualDecided February 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB102020_01B2203
Leading or critical roleMetPublished materialMetScholarly articlesNot met
Our summary
A journalist working for Russian radio and U.S.-based publications claimed three criteria. The AAO found published material and leading critical role met, but scholarly articles failed because audience was not learned professionals. With only two criteria met, the appeal was dismissed.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Leading or critical role · Performed critical roles as radio co-host, U.S. correspondent, and most-read contributor with detailed evidence
- Published material · Director determined criterion met; AAO agreed without disturbing finding
What was missing
- Scholarly articles · Articles lacked scholarly nature and intended audience was not learned persons in the field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Leading or critical role | Met | Performed critical roles as radio co-host, U.S. correspondent, and most-read contributor with detailed evidence |
 Published material | Met | Director determined criterion met; AAO agreed without disturbing finding |
 Scholarly articles | Not met | Articles lacked scholarly nature and intended audience was not learned persons in the field |
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