EB-1AMarketing, media, communicationsIndividualDecided January 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN032023_03B2203
Published materialMetJudgingNot metLeading or critical roleNot metAwardsClaimed, not analyzedMembershipClaimed, not analyzedOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Event producer sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Met initial evidentiary criteria but AAO found evidence insufficient to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or position among top event producers. Single media mention and isolated judging instance do not establish required level of achievement.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Published material · Director found petitioner met initial evidentiary requirement
What was missing
- Judging · Single instance judging award does not reflect sustained national acclaim
- Leading or critical role · Work as municipal events secretary does not demonstrate sustained national acclaim
- Final merits · Evidence does not establish sustained acclaim at top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Published material | Met | Director found petitioner met initial evidentiary requirement |
 Judging | Not met | Single instance judging award does not reflect sustained national acclaim |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Work as municipal events secretary does not demonstrate sustained national acclaim |
 Awards | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in final merits determination |
 Membership | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in final merits determination |
 Original contributions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in final merits determination |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence does not establish sustained acclaim at top of field |
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