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AAO EB-1A decision APR192013_01B2203

If a petitioner does not raise and substantiate a denied EB‑1A criterion on appeal, the AAO will deem that criterion abandoned and will not consider it, often leading to dismissal of the petition. Qualifying evidence for artistic_display that meets the regulatory language.; Any factual or legal chal

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR192013_01B2203 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

  • artistic_display

  • commercial_success

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • judging

  • published_material

Criteria Rejected

  • artistic_display

  • leading_critical_role

Core Lesson

If a petitioner does not raise and substantiate a denied EB‑1A criterion on appeal, the AAO will deem that criterion abandoned and will not consider it, often leading to dismissal of the petition.

Evidence Issue

  • Qualifying evidence for artistic_display that meets the regulatory language.

  • Any factual or legal challenge to the Director's denial of commercial_success, high_salary, membership, or scholarly_articles on appeal.

  • Sufficient evidence to satisfy the plural‑organization requirement for leading_critical_role.

  • Demonstration of sustained national or international acclaim beyond a single achievement.

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