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AAO EB-1A decision APR232020_02B2203

To meet the EB-1A awards criterion, you must provide concrete, verifiable evidence that the award is a major, internationally recognized prize; merely naming an award or asserting its prestige without supporting documentation will result in denial. Verifiable documentation that the award is a major,

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR232020_02B2203 Decision date 2020-04-23 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

Criteria Accepted

  • judging

Criteria Rejected

  • awards

  • leading_critical_role

  • high_salary

Core Lesson

To meet the EB-1A awards criterion, you must provide concrete, verifiable evidence that the award is a major, internationally recognized prize; merely naming an award or asserting its prestige without supporting documentation will result in denial.

Evidence Issue

  • Verifiable documentation that the award is a major, internationally recognized prize.

  • Details on award categories, level within the award hierarchy, and evidence of the award's reputation.

  • Information on the number of awardees or the selectivity of the award.

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