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AAO EB-1A decision APR142025_02B2203

Introducing new evidence for a previously unproven criterion (e.g., membership) on appeal is unlikely to succeed; you must provide detailed, specific documentation of original contributions that demonstrate major significance to satisfy the EB‑1A three‑criteria rule. Specific, detailed documentation

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR142025_02B2203 Decision date not stated Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed Yes

Criteria Discussed

  • high_salary

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

Criteria Accepted

  • high_salary

  • leading_critical_role

Criteria Rejected

  • membership

  • original_contributions

Core Lesson

Introducing new evidence for a previously unproven criterion (e.g., membership) on appeal is unlikely to succeed; you must provide detailed, specific documentation of original contributions that demonstrate major significance to satisfy the EB‑1A three‑criteria rule.

Evidence Issue

  • Specific, detailed documentation of original contributions that rise to the level of major significance.

  • Prior, verifiable evidence of membership in professional associations.

  • Proof of sustained national or international acclaim beyond a single product.

  • At least three of the ten EB‑1A criteria met.

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