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AAO EB-1A decision AUG272021_01B2203: technology / engineering (patent holder) and eb‑1a appeal strategy pitfalls (abandoning criteria, new evidence)

If you don’t contest a denial on appeal, the AAO will not review that criterion, potentially leaving gaps in your case. No evidence of major awards or recognitions; Insufficient documentation of original, groundbreaking contributions; No contested record on high salary or leading/critical role, so A

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID AUG272021_01B2203 Decision date 2021-08-27 Outcome sustained Field or occupation technology / engineering (patent holder) Final merits discussed Yes

Criteria Discussed

  • awards

  • commercial_success

  • high_salary

  • leading_critical_role

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • commercial_success

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Rejected

  • awards

  • original_contributions

  • leading_critical_role

  • high_salary

Core Lesson

If you don’t contest a denial on appeal, the AAO will not review that criterion, potentially leaving gaps in your case.

Evidence Issue

  • No evidence of major awards or recognitions

  • Insufficient documentation of original, groundbreaking contributions

  • No contested record on high salary or leading/critical role, so AAO did not review those criteria

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