AAO EB-1A decision APR022018_01B2203: martial arts and common pitfalls in proving awards for eb‑1a

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR022018_01B2203 Decision date not stated Outcome dismissed Field or occupation martial arts Final merits discussed Yes

Criteria Discussed

• awards

• judging

• leading_critical_role

• membership

• published_material

Criteria Accepted

• awards

• judging

Criteria Rejected

• leading_critical_role

• membership

• published_material

Core Lesson

Submit only verifiable, authentic award documentation; fraudulent or unverified awards will cause an EB‑1A denial even if other criteria are satisfied.

Evidence Issue

• Authentic, verifiable documentation for all claimed awards

• Evidence that the awards required outstanding achievement

• Specific details showing the petitioner’s position qualified as a leading or critical role

• Proof that membership in the Shaolin Temple required outstanding achievements

• Published material that directly discusses the petitioner’s work

• At least three of the ten EB‑1A criteria satisfied

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