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AAO EB-1A decision AUG272025_02B2203

If you do not explicitly contest each denied criterion on appeal, the AAO will not review those criteria, leaving the denial intact. Sufficient qualifying documentation for at least three of the ten EB‑1A criteria.; Specific evidence that awards are nationally recognized.; Detailed judge‑letter show

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID AUG272025_02B2203 Decision date not stated 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

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

Not stated in the extracted decision plan.

Criteria Rejected

  • artistic_display

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

Core Lesson

If you do not explicitly contest each denied criterion on appeal, the AAO will not review those criteria, leaving the denial intact.

Evidence Issue

  • Sufficient qualifying documentation for at least three of the ten EB‑1A criteria.

  • Specific evidence that awards are nationally recognized.

  • Detailed judge‑letter showing petitioner’s role in evaluating others’ work.

  • Proof that membership is in an association that requires outstanding achievement and is judged by recognized experts.

  • Documentation of published material meeting the plain‑language requirements.

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