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AAO EB-1A decision APR202026_02B2203

Meeting three of the ten EB‑1A criteria is insufficient if the record does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim in the final merits weighing. Objective, documentary evidence linking the award to national or international recognition.; Explanation of how IEEE senior membership

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR202026_02B2203 Decision date not stated in the extraction Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed Yes

Criteria Discussed

  • awards

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Rejected

  • awards

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

Core Lesson

Meeting three of the ten EB‑1A criteria is insufficient if the record does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim in the final merits weighing.

Evidence Issue

  • Objective, documentary evidence linking the award to national or international recognition.

  • Explanation of how IEEE senior membership reflects sustained acclaim.

  • Media coverage that clearly indicates national or international acclaim.

  • Proof that original contributions are recognized across the field, not just by individual employers.

  • Overall sustained national or international acclaim required for final merits.

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