EB-1AMarketing, media, communicationsIndividualDecided June 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN012026_03B2203
AwardsMetJudgingMetLeading or critical roleMetScholarly articlesMetFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Marketing professional met initial evidentiary criteria with four categories. However, AAO found evidence insufficient for final merits determination of sustained acclaim and placement among very top of field. Record lacked degree of recognition required by statute. Appeal dismissed.
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What the AAO accepted
- Awards · USCIS found satisfactory evidence of award receipts
- Judging · USCIS concluded petitioner met judging criterion
- Leading or critical role · USCIS determined petitioner performed leading roles for distinguished organizations
- Scholarly articles · USCIS found authorship of scholarly articles criterion satisfied
What was missing
- Final merits · Petitioner lacks sustained national or international acclaim; not among small percentage at top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Met | USCIS found satisfactory evidence of award receipts |
 Judging | Met | USCIS concluded petitioner met judging criterion |
 Leading or critical role | Met | USCIS determined petitioner performed leading roles for distinguished organizations |
 Scholarly articles | Met | USCIS found authorship of scholarly articles criterion satisfied |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner lacks sustained national or international acclaim; not among small percentage at top of field |
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