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AAO EB-1A decision DEC022005_02B2203

Meeting only one EB‑1A criterion (e.g., scholarly articles) is insufficient; petitioners must satisfy at least three criteria and provide concrete evidence of national/international acclaim, such as published material about the petitioner and documented original contributions. participation as a jud

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID DEC022005_02B2203 Decision date not stated Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed Yes

Criteria Discussed

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Rejected

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

Core Lesson

Meeting only one EB‑1A criterion (e.g., scholarly articles) is insufficient; petitioners must satisfy at least three criteria and provide concrete evidence of national/international acclaim, such as published material about the petitioner and documented original contributions.

Evidence Issue

  • participation as a judge of the work of others

  • leading or critical role in a major project or organization

  • individualized national or international acclaim independent of the collaboration’s reputation

  • published material that directly discusses the petitioner by name

  • specific original contributions of major significance to the field

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