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AAO EB-1A decision Apr192012_03B2203

When citing published material for EB‑1A, include complete bibliographic details (date, author, outlet) and ensure the source is a reputable, major trade or professional publication; ads, TV appearances, or undocumented articles will be rejected. Dates and authors for each claimed published article.

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID Apr192012_03B2203 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

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

Not stated in the extracted decision plan.

Criteria Rejected

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

  • original_contributions

Core Lesson

When citing published material for EB‑1A, include complete bibliographic details (date, author, outlet) and ensure the source is a reputable, major trade or professional publication; ads, TV appearances, or undocumented articles will be rejected.

Evidence Issue

  • Dates and authors for each claimed published article.

  • Evidence that the cited outlet is a major, professional or trade publication.

  • Sufficient number of independent published pieces (more than a single document).

  • Documentation showing the petitioner performed a leading or critical role for more than one organization.

  • Clear, verifiable salary documentation (high salary criterion).

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