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AAO EB-1A decision AUG082018_01B2203

When trying to meet the Published Material and Awards criteria, use only recognized major or professional trade publications that include author attribution and a certified English translation; promotional or self‑served media and vague award listings will be rejected. evidence that the award is nat

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID AUG082018_01B2203 Decision date 2018-08-08 Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed No / not stated

Criteria Discussed

  • awards

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

Criteria Accepted

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

Criteria Rejected

  • awards

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

Core Lesson

When trying to meet the Published Material and Awards criteria, use only recognized major or professional trade publications that include author attribution and a certified English translation; promotional or self‑served media and vague award listings will be rejected.

Evidence Issue

  • evidence that the award is nationally or internationally recognized

  • proof that cited publications are major or professional trade outlets

  • certified English translation of foreign‑language publications

  • sufficient documentation to satisfy at least three of the ten EB‑1A criteria

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