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AAO EB-1A decision APR152016_02B2203

Petitioners must satisfy the initial evidentiary threshold for each EB‑1A criterion; generic or title‑only evidence is insufficient and leads to dismissal without merits review. Basic evidentiary documentation for each criterion as required by 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(h)(3).; Bylaws or clear criteria showin

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR152016_02B2203 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

  • judging

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • awards

Criteria Rejected

  • artistic_display

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Core Lesson

Petitioners must satisfy the initial evidentiary threshold for each EB‑1A criterion; generic or title‑only evidence is insufficient and leads to dismissal without merits review.

Evidence Issue

  • Basic evidentiary documentation for each criterion as required by 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(h)(3).

  • Bylaws or clear criteria showing how membership was granted and who made the decision.

  • Proof that the award has significant national or international recognition beyond its name.

  • Published material that directly discusses the petitioner in a professional context.

  • Evidence of high salary or comparable remuneration.

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