EB-1AMarketing, media, communicationsIndividualDecided 2019Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL022019_02B2203
AwardsNot metExhibitionsNot metOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Marketing and media relations consultant claims extraordinary ability in business. Meets only two of ten criteria. AAO finds awards belonged to employer not her, published material not about her, contributions limited to company impact, and displays not artistic exhibitions. Lacks sustained national acclaim; appeal dismissed.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Awards belonged to employer, not petitioner; petitioner did not individually receive them.
- Exhibitions · Booth displays not artistic exhibitions or showcases as required by regulation.
- Original contributions · Contributions limited to employer impact; no evidence of major significance beyond company.
- Published material · Articles were not about petitioner; criterion requires material about the individual.
- Final merits · No sustained national or international acclaim; not among small percentage at top of field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Awards belonged to employer, not petitioner; petitioner did not individually receive them. |
 Exhibitions | Not met | Booth displays not artistic exhibitions or showcases as required by regulation. |
 Original contributions | Not met | Contributions limited to employer impact; no evidence of major significance beyond company. |
 Published material | Not met | Articles were not about petitioner; criterion requires material about the individual. |
 Final merits | Not met | No sustained national or international acclaim; not among small percentage at top of field. |
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