O-1ABusiness and managementEmployerDecided November 2019Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV272019_01D8101
AwardsNot metHigh salaryNot metJudgingNot metLeading or critical roleNot metOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
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Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · No major internationally recognized award demonstrated
- High salary · Testimonial letters and revenue documentation do not demonstrate high salary or remuneration for services
- Judging · Informal student grading and mentoring in educational setting does not constitute participation as judge of work in the field
- Leading or critical role · CEO role at petitioner company; company's distinguished reputation not established
- Original contributions · Mentoring letters do not establish original business contributions of major significance or impact in digital marketing field
- Final merits · Beneficiary did not meet three of eight evidentiary criteria or comparable evidence standard for O-1A extraordinary ability
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | No major internationally recognized award demonstrated |
 High salary | Not met | Testimonial letters and revenue documentation do not demonstrate high salary or remuneration for services |
 Judging | Not met | Informal student grading and mentoring in educational setting does not constitute participation as judge of work in the field |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | CEO role at petitioner company; company's distinguished reputation not established |
 Original contributions | Not met | Mentoring letters do not establish original business contributions of major significance or impact in digital marketing field |
 Final merits | Not met | Beneficiary did not meet three of eight evidentiary criteria or comparable evidence standard for O-1A extraordinary ability |
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