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AAO EB-1A decision AUG242023_01B2203

If you cannot satisfy the initial evidence requirement (e.g., a major award or three alternative criteria), the AAO will dismiss the petition without evaluating other criteria, so secure solid, verifiable evidence for at least three criteria before filing. Verifiable proof that the petitioner actual

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID AUG242023_01B2203 Decision date 2023-08-24 Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed Yes

Criteria Discussed

  • artistic_display

  • awards

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Rejected

  • artistic_display

  • awards

  • leading_critical_role

  • original_contributions

Core Lesson

If you cannot satisfy the initial evidence requirement (e.g., a major award or three alternative criteria), the AAO will dismiss the petition without evaluating other criteria, so secure solid, verifiable evidence for at least three criteria before filing.

Evidence Issue

  • Verifiable proof that the petitioner actually received the Teletriumph award

  • Evidence that the petitioner’s work was publicly displayed

  • Documentation of personal knowledge and critical impact of the petitioner’s role

  • Concrete evidence of the book’s widespread implementation or major influence

  • Petitioner’s contestation of the Director’s membership denial

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