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AAO EB-1A decision APR052005_15B2203

Research grants, fellowships, and self‑reported CV memberships do not satisfy the EB‑1A award, membership, or citation criteria; evidence must be independent, nationally/internationally recognized, and directly highlight the petitioner’s achievements. Independent, nationally or internationally recog

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR052005_15B2203 Decision date not stated Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed Yes

Criteria Discussed

  • artistic_display

  • awards

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • original_contributions

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Rejected

  • artistic_display

  • awards

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • published_material

Core Lesson

Research grants, fellowships, and self‑reported CV memberships do not satisfy the EB‑1A award, membership, or citation criteria; evidence must be independent, nationally/internationally recognized, and directly highlight the petitioner’s achievements.

Evidence Issue

  • Independent, nationally or internationally recognized award evidence.

  • Proof of the organization’s reputation or the significance of the petitioner’s role within it.

  • Objective documentation that membership required noteworthy achievements beyond a standard Ph.D. qualification.

  • Citations that explicitly discuss the petitioner’s contributions rather than merely footnoting his work.

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