EB-1ABusiness and managementIndividualDecided 2013Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL182013_01B2203
AwardsNot metOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Business professional in news reporting claimed extraordinary ability based on awards and original business contributions. AAO found press awards not internationally recognized and subscription service innovation did not demonstrate major significance or multiple contributions required by regulation.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Press awards not nationally or internationally recognized; distinct from claimed award entity
- Original contributions · Text feed subscription service innovation lacks evidence of major significance; requires multiple contributions but only one asserted
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Press awards not nationally or internationally recognized; distinct from claimed award entity |
 Original contributions | Not met | Text feed subscription service innovation lacks evidence of major significance; requires multiple contributions but only one asserted |
 Final merits | Not reached / not discussed | Did not reach final merits because criteria not satisfied |
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