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AAO EB-1A decision AUG122005_19B2203

Certificates, post‑filing media, and routine duties are insufficient for EB‑1A; petitions must provide nationally recognized awards, certified translations, pre‑filing evidence, and clear proof that the activity is beyond ordinary responsibilities. Certified English translations for foreign‑language

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID AUG122005_19B2203 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, post‑filing media, and routine duties are insufficient for EB‑1A; petitions must provide nationally recognized awards, certified translations, pre‑filing evidence, and clear proof that the activity is beyond ordinary responsibilities.

Evidence Issue

  • Certified English translations for foreign‑language articles and TV transcripts

  • Evidence that the certificates constitute nationally or internationally recognized prizes

  • Comparative salary data to show the petitioner’s earnings are significantly higher than peers

  • Proof that the beneficiary’s judging role was beyond routine duties and recognized by the field

  • Documentation that membership certificates were issued before the petition filing date and that the organizations require outstanding achievement

  • Demonstration that the handbook and articles were published before filing and received significant independent recognition

  • Evidence that the beneficiary’s contributions were major, widely recognized advances in the field

  • Proof that the role was a leading or critical position recognized by peers

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