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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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