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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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