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AAO EB-1A decision AUG072019_03B2203

Meeting only two of the ten EB‑1A criteria—especially without a high‑salary benchmark or original‑contribution evidence—fails the three‑criteria threshold and results in denial. comparative salary data demonstrating the salary is high relative to peers; evidence of original contributions of major si

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID AUG072019_03B2203 Decision date not stated Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed Yes

Criteria Discussed

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • judging

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Rejected

  • high_salary

  • original_contributions

  • membership

Core Lesson

Meeting only two of the ten EB‑1A criteria—especially without a high‑salary benchmark or original‑contribution evidence—fails the three‑criteria threshold and results in denial.

Evidence Issue

  • comparative salary data demonstrating the salary is high relative to peers

  • evidence of original contributions of major significance

  • membership in a recognized professional association

  • documentation of sustained national or international acclaim

  • one‑time major award or comparable achievement

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