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AAO EB-1A decision AUG142023_01B2203

Meeting three EB-1A criteria is insufficient if the record does not convincingly demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. No major, internationally recognized award to satisfy the awards criterion; Insufficient evidence of sustained national or international acclaim; Unclear or unver

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID AUG142023_01B2203 Decision date not stated in the extraction Outcome sustained Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed Yes

Criteria Discussed

  • awards

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

Criteria Accepted

  • leading_critical_role

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

Criteria Rejected

  • awards

  • membership

Core Lesson

Meeting three EB-1A criteria is insufficient if the record does not convincingly demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim.

Evidence Issue

  • No major, internationally recognized award to satisfy the awards criterion

  • Insufficient evidence of sustained national or international acclaim

  • Unclear or unverified membership evidence

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