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AAO EB-1A decision APR132005_02B2203

Meeting only one EB‑1A criterion (e.g., artistic display) is insufficient; petitioners must provide strong, documented evidence for at least three criteria, and generic items like diplomas, memberships, or newspaper mentions without supporting proof will not satisfy the requirements. sales receipts

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR132005_02B2203 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

  • artistic_display

  • awards

  • commercial_success

  • high_salary

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

Criteria Accepted

  • artistic_display

Criteria Rejected

  • awards

  • commercial_success

  • high_salary

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

Core Lesson

Meeting only one EB‑1A criterion (e.g., artistic display) is insufficient; petitioners must provide strong, documented evidence for at least three criteria, and generic items like diplomas, memberships, or newspaper mentions without supporting proof will not satisfy the requirements.

Evidence Issue

  • sales receipts or contracts to prove high prices or commercial success

  • documentation of actual sale prices or comparable market data for high_salary

  • evidence that memberships required outstanding achievement

  • concrete proof of original artistic contributions of major significance

  • prizes or awards that are recognized as such, not merely diplomas

  • newspaper articles that demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim

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