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AAO EB-1A decision APR232020_04B2203

Meeting three EB‑1A criteria is insufficient if the record does not demonstrate a remarkable impact of original contributions and overall sustained acclaim. Evidence that the petitioner’s original contributions had a remarkable impact on the field; Proof of sustained national or international acclai

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR232020_04B2203 Decision date not stated in the extraction Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed Yes

Criteria Discussed

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Rejected

  • original_contributions

Core Lesson

Meeting three EB‑1A criteria is insufficient if the record does not demonstrate a remarkable impact of original contributions and overall sustained acclaim.

Evidence Issue

  • Evidence that the petitioner’s original contributions had a remarkable impact on the field

  • Proof of sustained national or international acclaim placing the petitioner among the small percentage at the very top of the field

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