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AAO EB-1A decision APR092019_03B2203

Amateur titles, generic national‑team membership, and vague publications rarely satisfy EB‑1A criteria; evidence must clearly demonstrate national/international prestige and tangible impact. no proof that amateur wins are nationally or internationally recognized awards; no evidence that national tea

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR092019_03B2203 Decision date not stated Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed No / not stated

Criteria Discussed

  • awards

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

Criteria Accepted

  • judging

Criteria Rejected

  • awards

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • leading_critical_role

Core Lesson

Amateur titles, generic national‑team membership, and vague publications rarely satisfy EB‑1A criteria; evidence must clearly demonstrate national/international prestige and tangible impact.

Evidence Issue

  • no proof that amateur wins are nationally or internationally recognized awards

  • no evidence that national team membership requires outstanding achievement judged by recognized experts

  • published materials did not discuss the petitioner or his work

  • training methods lacked evidence of significant impact or widespread adoption in the field

  • insufficient documentation of a leading or critical role

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