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AAO EB-1A decision AUG092016_01B2203

EB‑1A petitions must include concrete, comparable evidence for each criterion; generic letters or internal project descriptions are insufficient. Comparable evidence that meets the plain‑language requirements of each criterion.; Demonstration of impact beyond the petitioner’s immediate projects.; Pu

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID AUG092016_01B2203 Decision date not stated Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed No / not stated

Criteria Discussed

  • artistic_display

  • awards

  • commercial_success

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

Not stated in the extracted decision plan.

Criteria Rejected

  • artistic_display

  • commercial_success

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Core Lesson

EB‑1A petitions must include concrete, comparable evidence for each criterion; generic letters or internal project descriptions are insufficient.

Evidence Issue

  • Comparable evidence that meets the plain‑language requirements of each criterion.

  • Demonstration of impact beyond the petitioner’s immediate projects.

  • Publication of the thesis or scholarly articles in major trade or professional media.

  • Evidence of high remuneration relative to peers.

  • Documentation of a major, internationally recognized award.

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