EB-1AMarketing, media, communicationsIndividualDecided May 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY282020_04B2203
AwardsNot metLeading or critical roleNot metPublished materialNot metOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedScholarly articlesClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Marketing manager in OTT South Asian television sought EB-1A as individual of extraordinary ability. Claimed five criteria; director found only one met. AAO reversed director's leading role finding and found no other criteria satisfied. Narrowly defined field and insufficient evidence of 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 · Plaques and certificates from local and regional ethnic associations do not constitute nationally or internationally recognized prizes for field excellence.
- Leading or critical role · AAO disagreed with director's finding; insufficient evidence of leading or critical role for distinguished organizations.
- Published material · Media interviews and appearances did not report on petitioner's skills and achievements but on employer and its services.
- Final merits · Record did not support finding of acclaim and recognition required for extraordinary ability classification.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Plaques and certificates from local and regional ethnic associations do not constitute nationally or internationally recognized prizes for field excellence. |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | AAO disagreed with director's finding; insufficient evidence of leading or critical role for distinguished organizations. |
 Published material | Not met | Media interviews and appearances did not report on petitioner's skills and achievements but on employer and its services. |
 Original contributions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed independently by AAO in decision. |
 Scholarly articles | Claimed, not analyzed | Petitioner abandoned claim to this criterion on appeal. |
 Final merits | Not met | Record did not support finding of acclaim and recognition required for extraordinary ability classification. |
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