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AAO EB-1A decision Apr162009_03B2203
A single, non‑prestigious award or a brief media mention is insufficient for EB‑1A; the awards and published‑material criteria require nationally recognized awards and publications that are primarily about the petitioner. Documentary evidence of sustained national or international artistic displays.
Decision Snapshot
Field Value --- --- Decision ID Apr162009_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
artistic_display
awards
leading_critical_role
original_contributions
published_material
Criteria Accepted
Not stated in the extracted decision plan.
Criteria Rejected
artistic_display
awards
leading_critical_role
original_contributions
published_material
Core Lesson
A single, non‑prestigious award or a brief media mention is insufficient for EB‑1A; the awards and published‑material criteria require nationally recognized awards and publications that are primarily about the petitioner.
Evidence Issue
Documentary evidence of sustained national or international artistic displays.
Proof that the awards are prestigious, nationally/internationally recognized, and were received before filing.
Published articles that focus on the petitioner rather than merely mention her name.
Evidence showing the petitioner’s work has major significance in the field.
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