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AAO EB-1A decision Apr042012_01B2203

If a petitioner does not raise a specific EB‑1A criterion on appeal, the AAO treats that criterion as waived, so every claimed criterion must be actively contested and supported throughout the appeal. Extensive documentation of sustained national or international acclaim.; Multiple high‑salary offer

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID Apr042012_01B2203 Decision date 2012-04-04 Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed No / not stated

Criteria Discussed

  • artistic_display

  • awards

  • commercial_success

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Rejected

  • high_salary

  • judging

Core Lesson

If a petitioner does not raise a specific EB‑1A criterion on appeal, the AAO treats that criterion as waived, so every claimed criterion must be actively contested and supported throughout the appeal.

Evidence Issue

  • Extensive documentation of sustained national or international acclaim.

  • Multiple high‑salary offers (plural requirement).

  • Formal judging activities with clear evidence of evaluating others’ work.

  • Documentary evidence showing original contributions of major significance (e.g., citation metrics, independent expert letters).

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