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AAO EB-1A decision Apr222008_03B2203
Self‑published online content, local awards, and vague claims of judging or original contributions do not satisfy EB‑1A criteria; petitioners must provide clear, nationally recognized evidence that directly demonstrates sustained acclaim. National or international recognition for awards; Published m
Decision Snapshot
Field Value --- --- Decision ID Apr222008_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
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
awards
commercial_success
high_salary
judging
leading_critical_role
membership
original_contributions
published_material
scholarly_articles
Core Lesson
Self‑published online content, local awards, and vague claims of judging or original contributions do not satisfy EB‑1A criteria; petitioners must provide clear, nationally recognized evidence that directly demonstrates sustained acclaim.
Evidence Issue
National or international recognition for awards
Published material that is about the alien, not authored by the alien
Comparative evidence showing petitioner’s salary is higher than peers
Demonstrable original contributions of major significance
Evidence that petitioner’s judging activities meet the regulatory standard
Evidence of sustained national or international acclaim beyond isolated achievements
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