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AAO EB-1A decision APR072014_02B2203

Do NOT rely on local or niche awards and modest publication circulation numbers; EB‑1A petitions must show nationally or internationally recognized awards and major‑media coverage. No evidence of national or international recognition for awards; Insufficient circulation/distribution numbers for publ

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR072014_02B2203 Decision date not stated in the extraction Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed No / not stated

Criteria Discussed

  • artistic_display

  • awards

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • leading_critical_role

Criteria Rejected

  • awards

  • published_material

Core Lesson

Do NOT rely on local or niche awards and modest publication circulation numbers; EB‑1A petitions must show nationally or internationally recognized awards and major‑media coverage.

Evidence Issue

  • No evidence of national or international recognition for awards

  • Insufficient circulation/distribution numbers for published material to qualify as major media

  • Lack of three‑type evidence requirement across criteria

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