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AAO EB-1A decision Aug042009_03B2203

University press releases and their web reproductions are rarely considered “published material” for EB‑1A unless the petitioner can prove the outlet is major media and the article is primarily about the petitioner. evidence that the press release was a major media source or primarily about the peti

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID Aug042009_03B2203 Decision date 2009-08-04 Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed Yes

Criteria Discussed

  • awards

  • commercial_success

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

Not stated in the extracted decision plan.

Criteria Rejected

  • commercial_success

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • published_material

Core Lesson

University press releases and their web reproductions are rarely considered “published material” for EB‑1A unless the petitioner can prove the outlet is major media and the article is primarily about the petitioner.

Evidence Issue

  • evidence that the press release was a major media source or primarily about the petitioner

  • demonstration of a leading or critical role in the petitioner’s organization

  • qualifying evidence of widely produced commercial products

  • qualifying membership in societies that require outstanding achievement

  • clear, documented major contributions of major significance

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