AAO EB-1A decision APR152005_03B2203

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR152005_03B2203 Decision date not stated in the extraction Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed Yes

Criteria Discussed

• awards

• high_salary

• judging

• leading_critical_role

• membership

• original_contributions

Criteria Accepted

• leading_critical_role

Criteria Rejected

• awards

• high_salary

• judging

• membership

• original_contributions

Core Lesson

Local, political, or charitable recognitions and ordinary managerial duties do not satisfy the EB‑1A awards, membership, or judging criteria; evidence must demonstrate nationally or internationally recognized distinction and selective membership.

Evidence Issue

• Awards were not nationally or internationally recognized; many were local, based on monetary contributions, or merely finalist status

• Membership organization was not shown to be selective or limited to individuals with outstanding achievements

• Judging evidence consisted of routine managerial duties, not activities indicative of national or international acclaim

• Salary evidence did not demonstrate earnings at the top of the field and other income was not for services rendered

• No documentation of original scientific or scholarly contributions that rise to the level of major significance

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