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AAO EB-1A decision Apr052012_01B2203: Dancer/Performer and published‑material evidence pitfalls for eb‑1a

Published material must come from a recognized major trade or professional publication and include a complete citation (title, date, author); promotional flyers, press releases, or articles not directly about the petitioner do not satisfy the EB‑1A published‑material criterion. Proper published‑mate

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID Apr052012_01B2203 Decision date 2012-04-05 Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Dancer/Performer Final merits discussed No / not stated

Criteria Discussed

  • awards

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • awards

  • judging

Criteria Rejected

  • published_material

  • leading_critical_role

  • scholarly_articles

Core Lesson

Published material must come from a recognized major trade or professional publication and include a complete citation (title, date, author); promotional flyers, press releases, or articles not directly about the petitioner do not satisfy the EB‑1A published‑material criterion.

Evidence Issue

  • Proper published‑material evidence that meets 8 C.F.R. § 103.2(b)(3): title, date, author, and proof the source is a major trade or professional publication.

  • Documentary proof of sustained national/international acclaim as a dance competitor.

  • Clear evidence of intent to continue work in the United States.

  • Certified translations of foreign language documents.

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