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AAO EB-1A decision AUG042017_01B2203

Submitting unverifiable or false evidence for awards, memberships, or publications can trigger a material‑misrepresentation finding and result in an EB‑1A denial. Verifiable documentation confirming the award was actually received.; Authentic authorship or a copy of the claimed published article.; I

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID AUG042017_01B2203 Decision date not stated in the extraction Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed No / not stated

Criteria Discussed

  • awards

  • membership

  • published_material

Criteria Accepted

Not stated in the extracted decision plan.

Criteria Rejected

  • awards

  • membership

  • published_material

Core Lesson

Submitting unverifiable or false evidence for awards, memberships, or publications can trigger a material‑misrepresentation finding and result in an EB‑1A denial.

Evidence Issue

  • Verifiable documentation confirming the award was actually received.

  • Authentic authorship or a copy of the claimed published article.

  • Independent evidence confirming the petitioner’s membership or leadership roles.

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