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AAO EB-1A decision AUG192005_11B2203

Submit primary, independently verifiable evidence for awards, memberships, salary, and leadership roles; internal letters or generic listings are insufficient for EB‑1A criteria. Primary, verifiable documentation for each claimed award.; Evidence that association memberships require outstanding achi

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID AUG192005_11B2203 Decision date not stated Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed Yes

Criteria Discussed

  • artistic_display

  • awards

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

Not stated in the extracted decision plan.

Criteria Rejected

  • artistic_display

  • awards

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • scholarly_articles

Core Lesson

Submit primary, independently verifiable evidence for awards, memberships, salary, and leadership roles; internal letters or generic listings are insufficient for EB‑1A criteria.

Evidence Issue

  • Primary, verifiable documentation for each claimed award.

  • Evidence that association memberships require outstanding achievement.

  • Comparative salary data contemporaneous with the filing date.

  • Documentation of public presentations, panels, or judging activities.

  • Proof of a leading or critical role within the organization/field.

  • Independent corroboration of original, widely recognized contributions.

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