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AAO EB-1A decision APR272020_01B2203

Petitioners must present clear, documented evidence that meets at least three of the ten EB‑1A criteria; marginal or unsupported claims (e.g., modest salary, vague leadership statements) will lead to dismissal before merits are considered. Sufficient documentation to satisfy the three‑criteria thres

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR272020_01B2203 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

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • judging

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Rejected

  • high_salary

  • leading_critical_role

  • unnamed_multiple

Core Lesson

Petitioners must present clear, documented evidence that meets at least three of the ten EB‑1A criteria; marginal or unsupported claims (e.g., modest salary, vague leadership statements) will lead to dismissal before merits are considered.

Evidence Issue

  • Sufficient documentation to satisfy the three‑criteria threshold

  • Evidence of significantly high remuneration

  • Reliable proof of a leading or critical role

  • Any major internationally recognized award

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