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AAO EB-1A decision Apr232012_09B2203

Always provide complete, legible primary evidence that directly satisfies the plain‑language requirements of each EB‑1A criterion; missing or inadequate primary documentation leads to automatic denial. Complete, legible primary evidence for awards (including certified translations).; Evidence that t

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID Apr232012_09B2203 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

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

Not stated in the extracted decision plan.

Criteria Rejected

  • awards

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

  • high_salary

Core Lesson

Always provide complete, legible primary evidence that directly satisfies the plain‑language requirements of each EB‑1A criterion; missing or inadequate primary documentation leads to automatic denial.

Evidence Issue

  • Complete, legible primary evidence for awards (including certified translations).

  • Evidence that the organization is distinguished for a leading or critical role.

  • Proof that authored manuals had major significance in the field.

  • Documentation that membership is in a recognized professional association, not merely a committee.

  • Scholarly articles that meet the regulatory definition (not manuals).

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