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AAO EB-1A decision Apr282010_01B2203: architecture and procedural dismissals (zero‑criteria) in eb‑1a

Meeting only one or two EB‑1A criteria—especially awards that are not individually earned or nationally recognized—will not satisfy the three‑criteria threshold and leads to dismissal. No evidence of the petitioner’s work displayed at artistic exhibitions; No documentation showing a leading or criti

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID Apr282010_01B2203 Decision date 2010-04-28 Outcome dismissed Field or occupation architecture Final merits discussed Yes

Criteria Discussed

  • artistic_display

  • awards

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • awards

  • judging

Criteria Rejected

  • artistic_display

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

Core Lesson

Meeting only one or two EB‑1A criteria—especially awards that are not individually earned or nationally recognized—will not satisfy the three‑criteria threshold and leads to dismissal.

Evidence Issue

  • No evidence of the petitioner’s work displayed at artistic exhibitions

  • No documentation showing a leading or critical role in the field

  • Insufficient proof that the cited awards are nationally or internationally recognized and individually earned

  • Published material not about the petitioner himself

  • Membership evidence not sufficient to establish a leading or critical role

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