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AAO EB-1A decision Apr192012_08B2203: Operations Research and published-material evidence pitfalls for eb-1a

NSF research grants do not satisfy the EB‑1A awards criterion, and self‑authored articles are not considered published material about the petitioner; you must provide independent citations and clear evidence of major significance for original contributions. Documentary evidence that NSF grants quali

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID Apr192012_08B2203 Decision date 2012-04-19 Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Operations Research Final merits discussed No / not stated

Criteria Discussed

  • awards

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • judging

Criteria Rejected

  • awards

  • leading_critical_role

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

Core Lesson

NSF research grants do not satisfy the EB‑1A awards criterion, and self‑authored articles are not considered published material about the petitioner; you must provide independent citations and clear evidence of major significance for original contributions.

Evidence Issue

  • Documentary evidence that NSF grants qualify as prizes or awards.

  • Published material that is about the petitioner, not merely authored by him.

  • Independent citations or other objective proof showing the petitioner’s work has major significance and is frequently referenced.

  • Specific examples of how the petitioner’s contributions are utilized by others in the field.

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