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AAO EB-1A decision APR172019_01B2203

A finalist position or company‑focused press release does not satisfy the EB‑1A awards or published‑material criteria; evidence must show a major, internationally recognized award and media coverage directly about the petitioner with clear authorship and demonstrable significance. No major, internat

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR172019_01B2203 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

  • published_material

Criteria Accepted

Not stated in the extracted decision plan.

Criteria Rejected

  • awards

  • leading_critical_role

  • published_material

Core Lesson

A finalist position or company‑focused press release does not satisfy the EB‑1A awards or published‑material criteria; evidence must show a major, internationally recognized award and media coverage directly about the petitioner with clear authorship and demonstrable significance.

Evidence Issue

  • No major, internationally recognized award; finalist status does not constitute a prize.

  • No documentation showing a leading or critical role or essential contribution to the company.

  • Media pieces were about the company, lacked an author, and did not demonstrate major media status or significance.

  • Petitioner voluntarily waived the membership issue, providing no evidence.

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