EB-1AMarketing, media, communicationsIndividualDecided May 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY162024_01B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A public relations professional claimed extraordinary ability for EB-1A classification. AAO found she failed to meet at least three of ten required criteria. Awards were attributed to employer, not individual. Membership evidence did not establish organizations require outstanding achievements by recognized experts. Record shows successful work but not sustained national or international acclaim.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Awards were company awards, not individual awards; petitioner did not establish individual recognition as recipient for excellence in field.
- Membership · Petitioner did not submit objective evidence that associations require outstanding achievements judged by national or international experts.
- Final merits · Record shows successful campaigns for high-profile clients but lacks sustained national or international acclaim demonstrating top of field status.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Awards were company awards, not individual awards; petitioner did not establish individual recognition as recipient for excellence in field. |
 Membership | Not met | Petitioner did not submit objective evidence that associations require outstanding achievements judged by national or international experts. |
 Final merits | Not met | Record shows successful campaigns for high-profile clients but lacks sustained national or international acclaim demonstrating top of field status. |
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