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AAO EB-1A decision APR032018_01B2203

Meeting only two EB‑1A criteria, even with scholarly articles, is insufficient; the original contributions criterion requires clear, documented proof of major significance such as citations, impact, or a major award. Evidence that publications rise to the level of original contributions of major sig

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR032018_01B2203 Decision date not stated in the extraction Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed No / not stated

Criteria Discussed

  • judging

  • original_contributions

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • judging

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Rejected

  • original_contributions

Core Lesson

Meeting only two EB‑1A criteria, even with scholarly articles, is insufficient; the original contributions criterion requires clear, documented proof of major significance such as citations, impact, or a major award.

Evidence Issue

  • Evidence that publications rise to the level of original contributions of major significance

  • Citation data or other proof of field impact

  • A major, internationally recognized award

  • Sustained national or international acclaim

  • Satisfying at least three of the ten EB‑1A criteria

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