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AAO EB-1A decision AUG192022_02B2203

Meeting a few EB‑1A criteria (e.g., artistic display, judging, published material) does not guarantee approval; the AAO requires sustained national/international acclaim demonstrated by the totality of evidence. Demonstration of sustained national or international acclaim across the record.; Clear,

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID AUG192022_02B2203 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

  • commercial_success

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

Criteria Accepted

  • artistic_display

  • judging

  • published_material

Criteria Rejected

  • awards

  • commercial_success

  • high_salary

  • leading_critical_role

  • original_contributions

Core Lesson

Meeting a few EB‑1A criteria (e.g., artistic display, judging, published material) does not guarantee approval; the AAO requires sustained national/international acclaim demonstrated by the totality of evidence.

Evidence Issue

  • Demonstration of sustained national or international acclaim across the record.

  • Clear, contextualized evidence of high salary relative to the field.

  • Documentation of a major, internationally recognized award.

  • Specific, media‑cited evidence of leading or critical roles.

  • Multiple, high‑profile judging engagements rather than a single instance.

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