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AAO EB-1A decision APR042013_01B2203

If counsel fails to raise or submit evidence for an EB‑1A criterion on appeal, the AAO will deem the issue abandoned and will not review it, often contributing to a dismissal. Evidence of any major, internationally recognized award; Official documentation from an appropriate authority confirming a l

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR042013_01B2203 Decision date not stated in the extraction Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed No / not stated

Criteria Discussed

  • awards

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • judging

Criteria Rejected

  • awards

  • leading_critical_role

  • original_contributions

Core Lesson

If counsel fails to raise or submit evidence for an EB‑1A criterion on appeal, the AAO will deem the issue abandoned and will not review it, often contributing to a dismissal.

Evidence Issue

  • Evidence of any major, internationally recognized award

  • Official documentation from an appropriate authority confirming a leading or critical role in more than one organization

  • Letters or other proof showing the beneficiary’s original contributions are of major significance and have been adopted by others

  • Any arguments or evidence on the abandoned criteria (high salary, membership, published material, scholarly articles) on appeal

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