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AAO EB-1A decision Apr072010_03B2203

Meeting only one EB‑1A criterion (e.g., scholarly articles) is insufficient; original contributions must demonstrate impact beyond the petitioner’s employer and be supported by independent evidence. no major award evidence; salary statistics insufficient and not comparable to peers; no proof of judg

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID Apr072010_03B2203 Decision date 2010-04-07 Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed Yes

Criteria Discussed

  • awards

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Rejected

  • awards

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

Core Lesson

Meeting only one EB‑1A criterion (e.g., scholarly articles) is insufficient; original contributions must demonstrate impact beyond the petitioner’s employer and be supported by independent evidence.

Evidence Issue

  • no major award evidence

  • salary statistics insufficient and not comparable to peers

  • no proof of judging activity for others

  • subordinate roles did not demonstrate leading or critical responsibility

  • lack of evidence showing original contributions had impact beyond the petitioner’s employer

  • no published material submitted for the published‑material criterion

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