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Published AAO appeal decisions
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- EB-1AMarketing, media, communicationsMay 2020Dismissed
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.
0 of 6 criteria metRead → - EB-1AMarketing, media, communicationsApr 2020Dismissed
A journalist and brand manager claimed extraordinary ability based on seven criteria. The AAO found three criteria satisfied initially but concluded the petitioner lacked sustained national or international acclaim and was not among the top percentage in journalism, dismissing the appeal.
2 of 6 criteria metRead → - EB-1AMarketing, media, communications2020Dismissed
Senior copywriter appeals denial of EB-1A petition. Claimed major award and four evidentiary criteria. AAO found no major internationally recognized award and only two criteria met; three required. Dismissing appeal because petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at the top of field.
1 of 9 criteria metRead →