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AAO EB-1A decision Aug232007_01B2203

Student‑level honors and modest salaries are insufficient; EB‑1A petitions must provide clear, documented evidence of nationally recognized awards and remuneration above entry‑postdoc levels to satisfy the awards and high‑salary criteria. No documentary evidence of nationally or internationally reco

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID Aug232007_01B2203 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

  • awards

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Rejected

  • awards

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

Core Lesson

Student‑level honors and modest salaries are insufficient; EB‑1A petitions must provide clear, documented evidence of nationally recognized awards and remuneration above entry‑postdoc levels to satisfy the awards and high‑salary criteria.

Evidence Issue

  • No documentary evidence of nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards.

  • No proof of high remuneration above entry‑postdoc levels.

  • No evidence of judging authority over others' work.

  • No evidence that the role was leading or critical within the organization.

  • No documentation that memberships required outstanding achievements.

  • No demonstration that research contributions rose to major significance.

  • No indication that the publications were centered on the petitioner.

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