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Published AAO appeal decisions
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- 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
Advertising senior account executive petitioned for extraordinary ability. Claimed five criteria; two were met (judging and leading role). Appeal dismissed because membership and high salary criteria were not satisfied. Only two criteria met; three required. Record lacked evidence of top-level sustained acclaim.
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