EB-1AMarketing, media, communicationsIndividualDecided March 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR252025_02B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A marketing and communications specialist claimed EB-1A extraordinary ability. The AAO found the Director correctly characterized her field as business rather than journalism and affirmed she failed to meet three of six claimed evidentiary criteria, falling below the minimum threshold required for final merits analysis.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Awards lacked demonstrated national or international recognition; diverse recipient nationalities insufficient evidence.
- Membership · Journalist associations did not demonstrate requirement of outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts.
- Published material · Employer lacked demonstrated distinguished reputation despite petitioner's critical role performance.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Awards lacked demonstrated national or international recognition; diverse recipient nationalities insufficient evidence. |
 Membership | Not met | Journalist associations did not demonstrate requirement of outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts. |
 Published material | Not met | Employer lacked demonstrated distinguished reputation despite petitioner's critical role performance. |
 Final merits | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; petitioner failed to meet minimum evidentiary criteria prerequisite. |
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