AAO EB-1A decision AUG232016_01B2203: architecture and procedural dismissals in eb-1a appeals

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID AUG232016_01B2203 Decision date not stated in the extraction Outcome dismissed Field or occupation architecture Final merits discussed No / not stated

Criteria Discussed

• artistic_display

• awards

• commercial_success

• high_salary

• leading_critical_role

• membership

• published_material

Criteria Accepted

Not stated in the extracted decision plan.

Criteria Rejected

• artistic_display

• awards

• commercial_success

• high_salary

• leading_critical_role

• membership

• published_material

Core Lesson

EB‑1A petitions are denied when claims about awards, society membership, high salary, or published work are not supported by concrete, verifiable documentation that satisfies the statutory definitions.

Evidence Issue

• Documentary evidence that awards are nationally or internationally recognized and that award criteria are established.

• Proof that society memberships require demonstrable, outstanding achievements and information on judging standards.

• Copies of published material or verifiable citations of the petitioner’s work.

• Evidence of personal remuneration (pay stubs, tax returns) and comparative salary data for the field.

• Specific description of duties and evidence of the organization’s standing for a leading or critical role claim.

• Applicable commercial success evidence (the criterion applies only to performing arts, not architecture).

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