EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided November 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV262024_03B2203
AwardsNot metCommercial successNot metMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metHigh salaryClaimed, not analyzedJudgingClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A digital influencer with content on TikTok and YouTube sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Claiming seven criteria, she established none sufficiently. The AAO rejected awards, membership, published material, original contributions, and commercial success findings; high salary and judging were not analyzed. Without three criteria met, she failed the initial requirement and was ineligible.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · YouTube subscribers award lacks excellence requirement; TikTok and Silver awards not nationally or internationally recognized
- Commercial success · No documented actual revenues from advertising, sponsorships, or monetization provided; potential future income irrelevant
- Membership · YouTube Shorts creators community not established as qualifying association requiring outstanding achievements
- Original contributions · Recommendation letters did not establish major influence on field; viral video counts alone insufficient evidence
- Published material · Publications cited lack status as professional, major trade, or major media outlets nationally or internationally
- Final merits · Petitioner failed to meet three initial evidentiary criteria; sustained acclaim not demonstrated
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | YouTube subscribers award lacks excellence requirement; TikTok and Silver awards not nationally or internationally recognized |
 Commercial success | Not met | No documented actual revenues from advertising, sponsorships, or monetization provided; potential future income irrelevant |
 Membership | Not met | YouTube Shorts creators community not established as qualifying association requiring outstanding achievements |
 Original contributions | Not met | Recommendation letters did not establish major influence on field; viral video counts alone insufficient evidence |
 Published material | Not met | Publications cited lack status as professional, major trade, or major media outlets nationally or internationally |
 High salary | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed as separate criterion in decision |
 Judging | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in decision |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner failed to meet three initial evidentiary criteria; sustained acclaim not demonstrated |
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