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AAO EB-1A decision Apr012011_02B2203

Meeting three EB‑1A regulatory criteria does not guarantee approval; the AAO can still sustain a denial if the final merits analysis finds the overall acclaim insufficient. Clear, independent evidence that the scholarly‑articles criterion was satisfied; Sufficient proof of sustained national or inte

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID Apr012011_02B2203 Decision date 2011-04-01 Outcome sustained Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed Yes

Criteria Discussed

  • judging

  • original_contributions

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • judging

  • original_contributions

Criteria Rejected

  • scholarly_articles

Core Lesson

Meeting three EB‑1A regulatory criteria does not guarantee approval; the AAO can still sustain a denial if the final merits analysis finds the overall acclaim insufficient.

Evidence Issue

  • Clear, independent evidence that the scholarly‑articles criterion was satisfied

  • Sufficient proof of sustained national or international acclaim beyond the three regulatory categories

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