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AAO EB-1A decision Apr082009_01B2203

EB-1A petitions must provide concrete proof of sustained national or international acclaim, a major internationally recognized award (or equivalent evidence), and satisfy at least three of the regulatory criteria, including evidence of future work in the field. clear evidence of sustained national o

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID Apr082009_01B2203 Decision date 2009-04-08 Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed Yes

Criteria Discussed

Not stated in the extracted decision plan.

Criteria Accepted

Not stated in the extracted decision plan.

Criteria Rejected

  • sustained national or international acclaim

  • major internationally recognized award

  • meeting at least three regulatory criteria

Core Lesson

EB-1A petitions must provide concrete proof of sustained national or international acclaim, a major internationally recognized award (or equivalent evidence), and satisfy at least three of the regulatory criteria, including evidence of future work in the field.

Evidence Issue

  • clear evidence of sustained national or international acclaim

  • receipt of a major internationally recognized award

  • evidence satisfying at least three of the EB-1A regulatory criteria

  • demonstration of intent/ability to continue work in the field

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