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AAO EB-1A decision APR142026_01B2203

Petitioners must contest every claimed EB-1A criterion on appeal and provide detailed, role‑specific evidence; abandoning issues or submitting generic letters results in denial. Insufficient documentation showing the petitioner performed a critical role of significance; Petitioner abandoned the memb

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR142026_01B2203 Decision date not stated Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed Yes

Criteria Discussed

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

Criteria Accepted

  • high_salary

  • judging

Criteria Rejected

  • leading_critical_role

  • published_material

  • membership

  • original_contributions

Core Lesson

Petitioners must contest every claimed EB-1A criterion on appeal and provide detailed, role‑specific evidence; abandoning issues or submitting generic letters results in denial.

Evidence Issue

  • Insufficient documentation showing the petitioner performed a critical role of significance

  • Petitioner abandoned the membership and original contributions issues on appeal, leading AAO to waive review

  • Lack of a major, internationally recognized award

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