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AAO EB-1A decision APR272015_03B2203

EB-1A petitions are dismissed when they rely on conclusory statements and lack concrete, documentary evidence for each criterion, such as qualifying awards, comparative salary data, and proof of a distinguished organization. qualifying award documentation; comparative compensation evidence; proof of

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR272015_03B2203 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

  • awards

  • high_salary

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

Criteria Accepted

Not stated in the extracted decision plan.

Criteria Rejected

  • awards

  • high_salary

  • leading_critical_role

  • original_contributions

Core Lesson

EB-1A petitions are dismissed when they rely on conclusory statements and lack concrete, documentary evidence for each criterion, such as qualifying awards, comparative salary data, and proof of a distinguished organization.

Evidence Issue

  • qualifying award documentation

  • comparative compensation evidence

  • proof of organization’s distinguished reputation

  • original contributions with major significance

  • sufficient membership documentation

  • timely raising of membership issue on appeal

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