AAO EB-1A decision Aug052009_05B2203

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID Aug052009_05B2203 Decision date 2009-08-05 Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed Yes

Criteria Discussed

• artistic_display

• awards

• leading_critical_role

• membership

• original_contributions

• published_material

Criteria Accepted

Not stated in the extracted decision plan.

Criteria Rejected

• artistic_display

• awards

• leading_critical_role

• membership

• original_contributions

• published_material

Core Lesson

Local or regional awards and publications with limited circulation do not satisfy the EB‑1A requirement for sustained national or international acclaim.

Evidence Issue

• Objective documentation that the award is nationally or internationally recognized

• Independent circulation data showing major media distribution

• Evidence that petitioner held a leading or critical role for the organization’s success

• Membership bylaws or other proof that admission requires outstanding achievement

• Concrete proof that original contributions have major significance in the field

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