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AAO EB-1A decision AUG202024_03B2203

Meeting only two EB‑1A criteria (e.g., awards and published‑material) is insufficient; petitioners must satisfy at least three criteria and show sustained top‑of‑field acclaim. Evidence of sustained national or international acclaim at the very top of the field.; At least three of the ten EB‑1A crit

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID AUG202024_03B2203 Decision date not stated in the extraction 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

  • awards

  • published_material

Criteria Rejected

  • artistic_display

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • original_contributions

  • high_salary

  • commercial_success

Core Lesson

Meeting only two EB‑1A criteria (e.g., awards and published‑material) is insufficient; petitioners must satisfy at least three criteria and show sustained top‑of‑field acclaim.

Evidence Issue

  • Evidence of sustained national or international acclaim at the very top of the field.

  • At least three of the ten EB‑1A criteria met; only two were affirmed.

  • Sufficient documentation of leading or critical roles at a top‑of‑field level.

  • Demonstration of original contributions of major significance.

  • Proof of high salary or commercial success.

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