AAO EB-1A decision APR132017_02B2203

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR132017_02B2203 Decision date not stated Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed No / not stated

Criteria Discussed

• awards

• leading_critical_role

• membership

• original_contributions

• published_material

• scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

Not stated in the extracted decision plan.

Criteria Rejected

• awards

• leading_critical_role

• membership

• original_contributions

• published_material

• scholarly_articles

Core Lesson

Petitioners must provide concrete, documented proof that each EB-1A criterion meets the statutory definitions of national/international recognition and major significance; generic descriptions or unrelated evidence will lead to denial of all criteria.

Evidence Issue

• Evidence of national/international recognition for awards

• Proof that the employer/organization is distinguished in the field

• Documentation that the membership organization requires outstanding achievement judged by experts

• Demonstration of an original contribution of major significance, not just a varied skill set

• Publications that focus on the petitioner’s own achievements rather than events

• Scholarly articles or clear authorship argument

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