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AAO EB-1A decision APR282026_07B2203: agricultural technology and published‑material evidence pitfalls for eb‑1a

For the published‑material criterion, the articles must primarily discuss the petitioner, not just the business, and original‑contributions must be backed by objective evidence of widespread implementation and major impact. Publications that focus on the petitioner rather than the business.; Objecti

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR282026_07B2203 Decision date not stated in the extraction Outcome dismissed Field or occupation agricultural technology Final merits discussed No / not stated

Criteria Discussed

  • artistic_display

  • awards

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

Criteria Accepted

Not stated in the extracted decision plan.

Criteria Rejected

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

Core Lesson

For the published‑material criterion, the articles must primarily discuss the petitioner, not just the business, and original‑contributions must be backed by objective evidence of widespread implementation and major impact.

Evidence Issue

  • Publications that focus on the petitioner rather than the business.

  • Objective, third‑party evidence showing the petitioner’s contributions are of major significance and widely adopted in the field.

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