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AAO EB-1A decision APR282026_01B2203

Meeting a single EB‑1A criterion (e.g., judging) does not satisfy the statutory three‑criterion threshold; if the petition fails to meet at least three criteria, the AAO will dismiss the case and typically waive analysis of the remaining criteria. Evidence showing major significance of the claimed o

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR282026_01B2203 Decision date not stated 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

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • judging

Criteria Rejected

  • original_contributions

  • scholarly_articles

Core Lesson

Meeting a single EB‑1A criterion (e.g., judging) does not satisfy the statutory three‑criterion threshold; if the petition fails to meet at least three criteria, the AAO will dismiss the case and typically waive analysis of the remaining criteria.

Evidence Issue

  • Evidence showing major significance of the claimed original contribution

  • Sufficient proof that the petitioner actually judged the work of others

  • Satisfaction of the statutory requirement to meet at least three of the ten EB‑1A criteria

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