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AAO EB-1A decision AUG082018_02B2203

Manuscripts submitted after the petition filing date and citation counts under ten do not satisfy the scholarly‑articles prong; original contributions must show broader impact beyond a single project. Evidence that the work generated positive interest among peers; Demonstration of utilization of the

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID AUG082018_02B2203 Decision date 2018-08-08 Outcome motion dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed Yes

Criteria Discussed

  • original_contributions

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

Not stated in the extracted decision plan.

Criteria Rejected

  • original_contributions

  • scholarly_articles

Core Lesson

Manuscripts submitted after the petition filing date and citation counts under ten do not satisfy the scholarly‑articles prong; original contributions must show broader impact beyond a single project.

Evidence Issue

  • Evidence that the work generated positive interest among peers

  • Demonstration of utilization of the contribution beyond a single project

  • Pre‑filing publications or manuscripts

  • Citation counts exceeding ten to show impact

  • Clear indication that the petitioner is well positioned to advance the proposed endeavor

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