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AAO EB-1A decision Apr182012_01B2203

AAO will only remand an EB‑1A petition when the record satisfies at least three of the regulatory criteria; failing to meet this threshold results in a remand or denial. Evidence of national or international recognition for the listed award; Sales figures or receipts to demonstrate commercial succes

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID Apr182012_01B2203 Decision date 2012-04-18 Outcome remanded Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed Yes

Criteria Discussed

  • artistic_display

  • awards

  • commercial_success

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • published_material

Criteria Accepted

  • artistic_display

Criteria Rejected

  • awards

  • commercial_success

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • published_material

Core Lesson

AAO will only remand an EB‑1A petition when the record satisfies at least three of the regulatory criteria; failing to meet this threshold results in a remand or denial.

Evidence Issue

  • Evidence of national or international recognition for the listed award

  • Sales figures or receipts to demonstrate commercial success

  • Documentation that the professional association requires outstanding achievement for membership

  • Independent, verifiable documentation of published material (IMDB contributions are not sufficient)

  • Plain‑language compliance for the judging criterion

  • At least three distinct criteria met before a remand can be issued

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