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AAO EB-1A decision APR232020_12B2203

Meeting three EB‑1A criteria is not enough if the record does not also demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim; provincial awards, high salary, or intermittent employment alone will not satisfy the acclaim requirement. Evidence of sustained national or international acclaim; Demonstr

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR232020_12B2203 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

  • leading_critical_role

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Rejected

  • awards

  • high_salary

  • judging

Core Lesson

Meeting three EB‑1A criteria is not enough if the record does not also demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim; provincial awards, high salary, or intermittent employment alone will not satisfy the acclaim requirement.

Evidence Issue

  • Evidence of sustained national or international acclaim

  • Demonstration that scholarly articles had significant impact in the field

  • Proof that high salary reflects top‑tier, sustained acclaim

  • Major, internationally recognized award

  • Consistent employment history showing ongoing acclaim

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