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AAO EB-1A decision APR132017_01B2203
When the AAO reviews a petition, generic letters, self‑promotional articles, or unverified salary claims do not satisfy the plain‑language requirements for awards, major media, high salary, or judging criteria. Evidence that each award was nationally or internationally recognized; Proof that publish
Decision Snapshot
Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR132017_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
awards
high_salary
judging
published_material
Criteria Accepted
Not stated in the extracted decision plan.
Criteria Rejected
awards
high_salary
judging
published_material
Core Lesson
When the AAO reviews a petition, generic letters, self‑promotional articles, or unverified salary claims do not satisfy the plain‑language requirements for awards, major media, high salary, or judging criteria.
Evidence Issue
Evidence that each award was nationally or internationally recognized
Proof that published articles appeared in major media with national/international circulation
Documentation of past commanded salary (high salary criterion)
Concrete evidence of actual judging activity prior to filing
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