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AAO EB-1A decision APR152024_01B2203

Post‑filing awards or memberships cannot be used to satisfy EB‑1A criteria; all evidence must predate the petition and clearly demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. Pre‑filing awards or evidence of awards earned before the petition date.; Documentation showing sustained national/i

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR152024_01B2203 Decision date not stated Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed Yes

Criteria Discussed

  • awards

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • published_material

Criteria Accepted

Not stated in the extracted decision plan.

Criteria Rejected

  • awards

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • published_material

Core Lesson

Post‑filing awards or memberships cannot be used to satisfy EB‑1A criteria; all evidence must predate the petition and clearly demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim.

Evidence Issue

  • Pre‑filing awards or evidence of awards earned before the petition date.

  • Documentation showing sustained national/international acclaim for judging activities.

  • Clear, extensive documentation linking the petitioner to the small percentage of top individuals in the field.

  • Explanation of how published material evidences top‑percentage status.

  • Membership evidence that predates the filing date.

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