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AAO EB-1A decision APR232020_07B2203
To avoid denial, EB‑1A petitions must provide concrete, objective evidence that original contributions have major significance, and must meet the overall requirement of at least three qualifying criteria. Objective, third‑party documentary evidence that the petitioner’s original contributions are of
Decision Snapshot
Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR232020_07B2203 Decision date not stated Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed No / not stated
Criteria Discussed
judging
leading_critical_role
original_contributions
scholarly_articles
Criteria Accepted
judging
scholarly_articles
Criteria Rejected
original_contributions
leading_critical_role
Core Lesson
To avoid denial, EB‑1A petitions must provide concrete, objective evidence that original contributions have major significance, and must meet the overall requirement of at least three qualifying criteria.
Evidence Issue
Objective, third‑party documentary evidence that the petitioner’s original contributions are of major significance in the field.
Evidence of citations, peer recognition, or measurable impact of the contributions.
Sufficient documentation to satisfy at least three of the ten EB‑1A regulatory criteria.
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