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AAO EB-1A decision APR302024_02B2203
Even when an EB‑1A petitioner meets the required criteria, the AAO can remand the case if it has not yet made a final merits determination, so applicants must be ready to address the overall acclaim and impact on remand. No final merits determination; AAO declined to assess sustained national or int
Decision Snapshot
Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR302024_02B2203 Decision date not stated in the extraction Outcome remanded Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed No / not stated
Criteria Discussed
leading_critical_role
original_contributions
scholarly_articles
Criteria Accepted
leading_critical_role
original_contributions
scholarly_articles
Criteria Rejected
Not stated in the extracted decision plan.
Core Lesson
Even when an EB‑1A petitioner meets the required criteria, the AAO can remand the case if it has not yet made a final merits determination, so applicants must be ready to address the overall acclaim and impact on remand.
Evidence Issue
No final merits determination; AAO declined to assess sustained national or international acclaim
Lack of discussion on additional eligibility claims beyond the three criteria
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