AAO EB-1A decision Aug042009_02B2203: journalism and published-material evidence pitfalls for eb-1a

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID Aug042009_02B2203 Decision date 2009-08-04 Outcome dismissed Field or occupation journalism Final merits discussed Yes

Criteria Discussed

• awards

• high_salary

• judging

• leading_critical_role

• membership

• original_contributions

• published_material

• scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

Not stated in the extracted decision plan.

Criteria Rejected

• awards

• high_salary

• judging

• leading_critical_role

• membership

• original_contributions

• published_material

• scholarly_articles

Core Lesson

Local awards and memberships alone are insufficient; applicants must provide independent, verifiable evidence (including translations) that demonstrates national or international prestige and rigorous selection criteria.

Evidence Issue

• Independent, verifiable documentation that the awards are nationally or internationally recognized

• Evidence describing the selection process and prestige of the awards

• Certified English translations of scholarly articles

• Proof that membership organizations require outstanding achievement and have rigorous selection

• Evidence of high remuneration, leading/critical role, original contributions, and major media coverage

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