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AAO EB-1A decision APR192005_01B2203: film marketing and advertising and final merits and sustained acclaim failures in eb-1a

When relying on awards, provide clear documentation of the award’s national or international prestige; published articles must directly discuss the petitioner; and always include specific, corroborated evidence of role, salary, and original contributions. For high salary: lack of evidence showing su

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR192005_01B2203 Decision date not stated Outcome dismissed Field or occupation film marketing and advertising Final merits discussed Yes

Criteria Discussed

  • awards

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

Criteria Accepted

  • awards

  • judging

Criteria Rejected

  • high_salary

  • leading_critical_role

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

Core Lesson

When relying on awards, provide clear documentation of the award’s national or international prestige; published articles must directly discuss the petitioner; and always include specific, corroborated evidence of role, salary, and original contributions.

Evidence Issue

  • For high salary: lack of evidence showing sustained, repeatedly high earnings.

  • For leading/critical role: no detailed description or corroboration of the petitioner’s specific responsibilities and reputation.

  • For original contributions: no proof of original artistic contributions of major significance.

  • For published material: articles must be directly about the petitioner and his work; the submitted pieces were not.

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