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AAO EB-1A decision AUG042021_01B2203

Meeting three EB‑1A criteria is not enough; the AAO can remand if the record does not convincingly show sustained national or international acclaim in a final merits analysis. Evidence that the awards were publicly announced; Sufficient documentation to demonstrate sustained national or internationa

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID AUG042021_01B2203 Decision date not stated in the extraction Outcome remanded Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed No / not stated

Criteria Discussed

  • awards

  • judging

  • published_material

Criteria Accepted

  • awards

  • judging

  • published_material

Criteria Rejected

Not stated in the extracted decision plan.

Core Lesson

Meeting three EB‑1A criteria is not enough; the AAO can remand if the record does not convincingly show sustained national or international acclaim in a final merits analysis.

Evidence Issue

  • Evidence that the awards were publicly announced

  • Sufficient documentation to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim in a final merits determination

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