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AAO EB-1A decision APR232020_08B2203

When relying on a major award for EB‑1A, you must submit clear, official proof that you personally received the award; participation or indirect association is insufficient, and you should also consider claiming alternative criteria. Official evidence that the petitioner personally received the Gram

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR232020_08B2203 Decision date not stated Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed No / not stated

Criteria Discussed

  • artistic_display

  • awards

  • commercial_success

  • 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

Core Lesson

When relying on a major award for EB‑1A, you must submit clear, official proof that you personally received the award; participation or indirect association is insufficient, and you should also consider claiming alternative criteria.

Evidence Issue

  • Official evidence that the petitioner personally received the Grammy Award (e.g., award certificate, press release naming the petitioner as winner)

  • Evidence satisfying at least three of the ten EB‑1A criteria when a one‑time achievement is not fully proven

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