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AAO EB-1A decision APR302025_02B2203

Petitioners must supply objective, third‑party documentation that their awards are nationally or internationally recognized; self‑descriptions or internal accolades are insufficient for the EB‑1A awards criterion. Objective, third‑party documentation proving national or international recognition of

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR302025_02B2203 Decision date 2025-04-30 Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed No / not stated

Criteria Discussed

  • artistic_display

  • awards

  • commercial_success

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • judging

Criteria Rejected

  • artistic_display

  • awards

  • commercial_success

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

Core Lesson

Petitioners must supply objective, third‑party documentation that their awards are nationally or internationally recognized; self‑descriptions or internal accolades are insufficient for the EB‑1A awards criterion.

Evidence Issue

  • Objective, third‑party documentation proving national or international recognition of awards.

  • Evidence that membership in professional associations requires outstanding achievement.

  • Proof of artistic display, commercial success, original contributions, and published material meeting regulatory language.

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