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AAO EB-1A decision AUG222025_02B2203

Research grants and foundation donations do not satisfy the EB‑1A “awards” criterion; applicants must demonstrate a major, internationally recognized prize. Evidence that the NIH grants, Kosasa donation, or Seed Grant are major, internationally recognized awards; Major media coverage about the petit

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID AUG222025_02B2203 Decision date not stated Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed No / not stated

Criteria Discussed

  • awards

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • judging

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Rejected

  • awards

  • leading_critical_role

  • published_material

  • original_contributions

Core Lesson

Research grants and foundation donations do not satisfy the EB‑1A “awards” criterion; applicants must demonstrate a major, internationally recognized prize.

Evidence Issue

  • Evidence that the NIH grants, Kosasa donation, or Seed Grant are major, internationally recognized awards

  • Major media coverage about the petitioner (instead of coverage of the research)

  • Proof that the petitioner held a leading or critical role within the organization

  • Specific documentation of the significance of original contributions

  • Citation evidence for scholarly articles (though the criterion was ultimately met)

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