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AAO EB-1A decision Aug302007_02B2203

Without concrete, verifiable documentation (sales records, official wage comparisons, certified translations, and clear evidence of judging or membership significance), EB‑1A petitions will fail to meet the required criteria. Exhibition/showcase evidence for artistic display; Objective evidence of a

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID Aug302007_02B2203 Decision date 2007-08-30 Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed Yes

Criteria Discussed

  • artistic_display

  • awards

  • commercial_success

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

Criteria Accepted

Not stated in the extracted decision plan.

Criteria Rejected

  • artistic_display

  • awards

  • commercial_success

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

Core Lesson

Without concrete, verifiable documentation (sales records, official wage comparisons, certified translations, and clear evidence of judging or membership significance), EB‑1A petitions will fail to meet the required criteria.

Evidence Issue

  • Exhibition/showcase evidence for artistic display

  • Objective evidence of award significance and national/international recognition

  • Sales receipts or documented commercial revenue

  • Official wage data for high salary comparison

  • Documentation of judging activities and event significance

  • Proof that membership required outstanding achievement

  • Evidence of major significance of original contributions

  • Certified English translations and proof of major trade publication status

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