AAO EB-1A decision APR232020_05B2203

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR232020_05B2203 Decision date not stated Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed No / not stated

Criteria Discussed

• awards

• high_salary

• leading_critical_role

• original_contributions

• published_material

• scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

• high_salary

• leading_critical_role

Criteria Rejected

• awards

• original_contributions

• published_material

• scholarly_articles

Core Lesson

Venture capital funding, patents, and general media mentions that are not directly about the petitioner’s work do not satisfy the EB‑1A awards or published‑material criteria.

Evidence Issue

• Documented proof that any award (including venture capital or patents) is nationally or internationally recognized.

• Corroborating documentary evidence showing the petitioner’s original contributions have major significance.

• Published material that directly discusses the petitioner’s work in the field.

• Scholarly articles published in peer‑reviewed journals or other recognized scholarly venues.

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