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AAO EB-1A decision Apr072010_01B2203
Peripheral achievements such as scholarships, single‑manuscript reviews, or membership in societies that do not require outstanding achievement cannot satisfy EB‑1A criteria; evidence must directly demonstrate recognized awards, sustained judging roles, and published material about the alien. Eviden
Decision Snapshot
Field Value --- --- Decision ID Apr072010_01B2203 Decision date 2010-04-07 Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed Yes
Criteria Discussed
awards
judging
leading_critical_role
membership
original_contributions
published_material
scholarly_articles
Criteria Accepted
original_contributions
scholarly_articles
Criteria Rejected
awards
judging
membership
published_material
Core Lesson
Peripheral achievements such as scholarships, single‑manuscript reviews, or membership in societies that do not require outstanding achievement cannot satisfy EB‑1A criteria; evidence must directly demonstrate recognized awards, sustained judging roles, and published material about the alien.
Evidence Issue
Evidence of a recognized major award or prize.
Demonstration of a sustained judging role (e.g., regular peer‑review, editorial board).
Proof that Sigma Xi membership requires outstanding achievement.
Published material that directly discusses the petitioner’s work and impact.
Evidence of sustained national or international acclaim beyond isolated citations.
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