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AAO EB-1A decision APR222026_03B2203: journalism and eb‑1a appeal strategy pitfalls (abandoning criteria, new evidence)

Assert at least three EB-1A criteria with solid supporting evidence in the original petition; do not introduce new criteria on appeal, as they will be deemed waived and can lead to dismissal. Concrete, independent evidence of a major, internationally recognized award.; Proof that the listed professi

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR222026_03B2203 Decision date not stated in the extraction Outcome dismissed Field or occupation journalism Final merits discussed Yes

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

  • awards

  • membership

  • scholarly_articles

Core Lesson

Assert at least three EB-1A criteria with solid supporting evidence in the original petition; do not introduce new criteria on appeal, as they will be deemed waived and can lead to dismissal.

Evidence Issue

  • Concrete, independent evidence of a major, internationally recognized award.

  • Proof that the listed professional organizations require outstanding achievement and that petitioner meets that standard.

  • Documentation establishing authorship of scholarly articles in the field.

  • Assertion of at least three EB-1A criteria in the original petition; new criteria raised on appeal were waived.

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