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AAO EB-1A decision AUG012016_01B2203
When pursuing EB‑1A, you must supply concrete, third‑party proof that any award is internationally recognized and that any professional society’s membership is selective based on outstanding achievement; vague claims or open‑membership groups will not satisfy the criteria. Third‑party evidence that
Decision Snapshot
Field Value --- --- Decision ID AUG012016_01B2203 Decision date 2016-08-01 Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed No / not stated
Criteria Discussed
awards
membership
original_contributions
published_material
Criteria Accepted
awards
published_material
Criteria Rejected
membership
original_contributions
Core Lesson
When pursuing EB‑1A, you must supply concrete, third‑party proof that any award is internationally recognized and that any professional society’s membership is selective based on outstanding achievement; vague claims or open‑membership groups will not satisfy the criteria.
Evidence Issue
Third‑party evidence that the U.S. Open award is globally recognized and reported by major media.
Documentation showing the professional societies require outstanding achievement for membership.
Evidence that the petitioner’s original contributions had a significant, field‑wide impact.
Primary documentation (e.g., membership letters) confirming the petitioner’s qualifying memberships.
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