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AAO EB-1A decision APR222025_01B2203

Evidence must directly satisfy the plain‑language requirements of each EB‑1A criterion; generic marketing pieces, unrelated judging activities, and vague salary comparisons are routinely rejected. proof of receipt of a major, internationally recognized award; sufficient salary documentation to estab

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR222025_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

  • awards

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • leading_critical_role

Criteria Rejected

  • awards

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Core Lesson

Evidence must directly satisfy the plain‑language requirements of each EB‑1A criterion; generic marketing pieces, unrelated judging activities, and vague salary comparisons are routinely rejected.

Evidence Issue

  • proof of receipt of a major, internationally recognized award

  • sufficient salary documentation to establish a high salary

  • evidence that judging activity was in the same or allied field

  • demonstration of original contributions of major significance

  • published material that clearly identifies the petitioner as author and discusses his work

  • scholarly articles that are complex, research‑based works

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