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AAO EB-1A decision APR302026_01B2203

AAO can overturn a Service Center’s denial of individual EB‑1A criteria (e.g., judging, published material, scholarly articles) even when the case is remanded without a full merits review. No determination on artistic_display, awards, leading_critical_role, original_contributions – AAO did not reach

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR302026_01B2203 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

  • artistic_display

  • awards

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • judging

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Rejected

Not stated in the extracted decision plan.

Core Lesson

AAO can overturn a Service Center’s denial of individual EB‑1A criteria (e.g., judging, published material, scholarly articles) even when the case is remanded without a full merits review.

Evidence Issue

  • No determination on artistic_display, awards, leading_critical_role, original_contributions – AAO did not reach these criteria before remanding.

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