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AAO EB-1A decision AUG262025_04B2203

Always contest every adverse finding on appeal; waiving a criterion leads the AAO to treat it as not met and can cause dismissal. No evidence contesting adverse SCOPS findings on waived criteria.; Insufficient proof that listed awards are nationally/internationally recognized.; Lack of documentation

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID AUG262025_04B2203 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

  • artistic_display

  • awards

  • commercial_success

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • judging

Criteria Rejected

  • membership

  • published_material

  • awards

Core Lesson

Always contest every adverse finding on appeal; waiving a criterion leads the AAO to treat it as not met and can cause dismissal.

Evidence Issue

  • No evidence contesting adverse SCOPS findings on waived criteria.

  • Insufficient proof that listed awards are nationally/internationally recognized.

  • Lack of documentation establishing membership in an association requiring outstanding achievement.

  • Missing authorship and impact evidence for claimed published material.

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