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AAO EB-1A decision AUG202025_02B2203

When claiming an award or published work for EB‑1A, you must provide concrete proof that the award is nationally/internationally recognized for excellence and that publications appear in major or professional media; without this, the petition can be dismissed even if other criteria (e.g., high salar

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID AUG202025_02B2203 Decision date not stated in the extraction Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed No / not stated

Criteria Discussed

  • awards

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

Criteria Accepted

  • high_salary

  • judging

Criteria Rejected

  • awards

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

Core Lesson

When claiming an award or published work for EB‑1A, you must provide concrete proof that the award is nationally/internationally recognized for excellence and that publications appear in major or professional media; without this, the petition can be dismissed even if other criteria (e.g., high salary, judging) are met.

Evidence Issue

  • Documentation proving the award’s national/international recognition and that it is granted for excellence

  • Evidence that the cited articles were published in major or professional outlets

  • Specific attestations of originality and major significance of the petitioner’s work

  • Clear linkage between the award and the petitioner’s field of expertise

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