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AAO EB-1A decision APR072026_04B2203

Before the AAO will evaluate any EB-1A evidence, the petitioner must first satisfy at least three of the ten statutory criteria; lacking that gateway, all other evidence is disregarded. Evidence that the beneficiary received a major, internationally recognized award; Objective, independent proof of

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR072026_04B2203 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

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

Not stated in the extracted decision plan.

Criteria Rejected

  • awards

  • high_salary

  • membership

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Core Lesson

Before the AAO will evaluate any EB-1A evidence, the petitioner must first satisfy at least three of the ten statutory criteria; lacking that gateway, all other evidence is disregarded.

Evidence Issue

  • Evidence that the beneficiary received a major, internationally recognized award

  • Objective, independent proof of national or international acclaim for judging or leading role

  • Demonstration that membership organizations are nationally recognized and require outstanding achievement

  • Supported remuneration data or credible salary comparisons

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