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AAO EB-1A decision AUG122005_03B2203

Certificates, translations, and post‑filing publications are insufficient; EB‑1A evidence must be pre‑filing, nationally recognized, and supported by comparative data. Evidence that certificates constitute nationally or internationally recognized awards; Comparative salary data to prove high remuner

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID AUG122005_03B2203 Decision date 2005-08-12 Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed Yes

Criteria Discussed

  • awards

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

Not stated in the extracted decision plan.

Criteria Rejected

  • awards

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Core Lesson

Certificates, translations, and post‑filing publications are insufficient; EB‑1A evidence must be pre‑filing, nationally recognized, and supported by comparative data.

Evidence Issue

  • Evidence that certificates constitute nationally or internationally recognized awards

  • Comparative salary data to prove high remuneration

  • Certified translations of foreign‑language articles

  • Publications dated before the filing date

  • Documentation that membership certificates reflect membership in organizations requiring outstanding achievement

  • Proof that the beneficiary’s work is a major contribution recognized by the field

  • Evidence that the employer has a distinguished reputation

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