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AAO EB-1A decision APR152021_05B2203

Meeting three EB‑1A evidentiary criteria is not enough; you must also demonstrate sustained national/international acclaim and that you are among the small percentage at the top of your field. Evidence of sustained national or international acclaim; Proof that petitioner is among the small percentag

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR152021_05B2203 Decision date not stated in the extraction Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed Yes

Criteria Discussed

  • awards

  • judging

  • original_contributions

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • awards

  • judging

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Rejected

Not stated in the extracted decision plan.

Core Lesson

Meeting three EB‑1A evidentiary criteria is not enough; you must also demonstrate sustained national/international acclaim and that you are among the small percentage at the top of your field.

Evidence Issue

  • Evidence of sustained national or international acclaim

  • Proof that petitioner is among the small percentage at the very top of the field

  • Major, internationally recognized award

  • Clear, independent evidence of original contributions of major significance

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