EB-1AMarketing, media, communicationsIndividualDecided 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL272026_04B2203
Published materialMetCommercial successNot metHigh salaryNot metLeading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzed
Our summary
Culinary writer and social media content developer self-petitioner met only published material criterion; failed to meet three criteria required for extraordinary ability. AAO dismissed because high salary claim lacked comparative data and commercial success claim did not fit performing arts sales standard; prior O-1 approval did not bind I-140 review.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Published material · Service center found criterion satisfied; AAO affirmed on de novo review
What was missing
- Commercial success · Criterion requires box office receipts or record sales; petitioner provided no evidence of commercial success meeting this standard
- High salary · No comparative wage data; influencer rate sheet with ballpark figures does not establish high salary relative to field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Published material | Met | Service center found criterion satisfied; AAO affirmed on de novo review |
 Commercial success | Not met | Criterion requires box office receipts or record sales; petitioner provided no evidence of commercial success meeting this standard |
 High salary | Not met | No comparative wage data; influencer rate sheet with ballpark figures does not establish high salary relative to field |
 Leading or critical role | Claimed, not analyzed | Petitioner claimed criterion but AAO found fewer than three criteria met; not required to evaluate leading role or final merits |
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