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AAO EB-1A decision Apr202012_01B2203

If a petitioner does not challenge a Director’s denial on appeal, the AAO treats the criterion as abandoned and will not consider it, often resulting in dismissal. Evidence of exhibitions or showcases for artistic display; Sales or performance data to demonstrate commercial success; Documentation sh

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID Apr202012_01B2203 Decision date not stated Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed No / not stated

Criteria Discussed

  • artistic_display

  • awards

  • commercial_success

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

Not stated in the extracted decision plan.

Criteria Rejected

  • artistic_display

  • commercial_success

  • high_salary

  • leading_critical_role

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

Core Lesson

If a petitioner does not challenge a Director’s denial on appeal, the AAO treats the criterion as abandoned and will not consider it, often resulting in dismissal.

Evidence Issue

  • Evidence of exhibitions or showcases for artistic display

  • Sales or performance data to demonstrate commercial success

  • Documentation showing high salary compared to peers

  • Evidence of original contributions of major significance

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