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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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