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AAO EB-1A decision APR232020_11B2203

Ensure you provide clear, industry‑wide evidence for leading/critical roles and original contributions, and meet at least three EB‑1A criteria with solid documentation before filing an appeal. Concrete documentation of a leading or critical role (e.g., evidence of decision‑making authority, independ

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR232020_11B2203 Decision date not stated in the extraction Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed No / not stated

Criteria Discussed

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • original_contributions

Criteria Accepted

Not stated in the extracted decision plan.

Criteria Rejected

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • original_contributions

Core Lesson

Ensure you provide clear, industry‑wide evidence for leading/critical roles and original contributions, and meet at least three EB‑1A criteria with solid documentation before filing an appeal.

Evidence Issue

  • Concrete documentation of a leading or critical role (e.g., evidence of decision‑making authority, independent recognition).

  • Industry‑wide proof that the Beneficiary’s original contributions had major significance (e.g., citations, adoption by peers beyond the employer).

  • Evidence of high salary or judging activities to satisfy those specific criteria.

  • Sufficient number of qualifying criteria – at least three of the ten must be met with solid evidence.

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