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AAO EB-1A decision AUG042020_01B2203
Meeting three of the ten EB‑1A criteria is insufficient if the overall record does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. Evidence of sustained national or international acclaim beyond the three met criteria; Major, internationally recognized award; Sufficient documentation of
Decision Snapshot
Field Value --- --- Decision ID AUG042020_01B2203 Decision date 2020-08-04 Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed Yes
Criteria Discussed
awards
high_salary
leading_critical_role
membership
original_contributions
published_material
scholarly_articles
Criteria Accepted
high_salary
leading_critical_role
scholarly_articles
Criteria Rejected
awards
original_contributions
Core Lesson
Meeting three of the ten EB‑1A criteria is insufficient if the overall record does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim.
Evidence Issue
Evidence of sustained national or international acclaim beyond the three met criteria
Major, internationally recognized award
Sufficient documentation of original contributions and membership that would bolster overall merit
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