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AAO EB-1A decision APR092025_01B2203

Petitioners must satisfy at least three EB‑1A criteria and must actively challenge adverse findings on appeal; otherwise the AAO can dismiss the case without a merits review. No proof of a major internationally recognized award.; Insufficient evidence that the petitioner’s original contribution has

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR092025_01B2203 Decision date not stated Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed No / not stated

Criteria Discussed

  • artistic_display

  • awards

  • high_salary

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

Criteria Accepted

  • published_material

Criteria Rejected

  • artistic_display

  • high_salary

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • awards

Core Lesson

Petitioners must satisfy at least three EB‑1A criteria and must actively challenge adverse findings on appeal; otherwise the AAO can dismiss the case without a merits review.

Evidence Issue

  • No proof of a major internationally recognized award.

  • Insufficient evidence that the petitioner’s original contribution has major significance.

  • Insufficient evidence of performance in a leading or critical role.

  • Insufficient evidence of a high salary or remuneration.

  • No evidence of memberships in professional associations.

  • Petitioner waived the artistic display and membership issues by not appealing them.

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