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AAO EB-1A decision APR172025_06B2203

Every EB‑1A criterion you rely on must be backed by concrete, contemporaneous documentary evidence; gaps such as missing salary comparables, unpublished books, or undocumented employer reputation will cause the AAO to dismiss the petition. Comparable salary evidence; Proof of publication date for th

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR172025_06B2203 Decision date not stated in the extraction Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed No / not stated

Criteria Discussed

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • judging

Criteria Rejected

  • high_salary

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

Core Lesson

Every EB‑1A criterion you rely on must be backed by concrete, contemporaneous documentary evidence; gaps such as missing salary comparables, unpublished books, or undocumented employer reputation will cause the AAO to dismiss the petition.

Evidence Issue

  • Comparable salary evidence

  • Proof of publication date for the book

  • Documentary proof of employer’s distinguished reputation for leading‑critical‑role claims

  • Clear criteria and evidence of membership in elite associations

  • Independent recognition of original contributions

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