Approved as a business professional
O-1 setback to NIW
MBA with a Film Background
Background
Mr. M has an MBA and a background in film. His initial O-1 application as an actor ran into trouble, so he switched to an NIW as a business professional, focusing on applying AI in the advertising industry.
Challenges
The school that granted his graduate degree later closed, which somewhat weakened the standing of his degree.
Strategy
We confirmed that USCIS still recognized his MBA and added professional marketing certifications. We focused on the feasibility of his AI advertising project and its software copyright registration to argue its contribution to the national interest.
Outcome
NIW approved.