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AAO EB-1A decision APR152024_02B2203

EB-1A petitions need strong, independent evidence for awards, professional memberships, and published media; superficial documents or minor mentions will not satisfy the criteria. Independent, verifiable evidence of a major award or prize.; Proof that professional memberships require outstanding ach

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR152024_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

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • judging

  • original_contributions

Criteria Rejected

  • artistic_display

  • awards

  • high_salary

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Core Lesson

EB-1A petitions need strong, independent evidence for awards, professional memberships, and published media; superficial documents or minor mentions will not satisfy the criteria.

Evidence Issue

  • Independent, verifiable evidence of a major award or prize.

  • Proof that professional memberships require outstanding achievement.

  • Media coverage that focuses on petitioner’s own contributions in qualifying outlets.

  • Robust comparative salary data to establish a high salary.

  • Evidence that the petitioner’s institution holds a distinguished reputation.

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