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AAO EB-1A decision APR162025_01B2203

For EB‑1A petitions, provide verifiable, concrete evidence that any awards are nationally or internationally recognized, that professional memberships require outstanding achievement and are vetted by recognized experts, and that judging activities are clearly documented; also ensure you meet at lea

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR162025_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

  • artistic_display

  • awards

  • commercial_success

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

Not stated in the extracted decision plan.

Criteria Rejected

  • awards

  • judging

  • membership

Core Lesson

For EB‑1A petitions, provide verifiable, concrete evidence that any awards are nationally or internationally recognized, that professional memberships require outstanding achievement and are vetted by recognized experts, and that judging activities are clearly documented; also ensure you meet at least three of the ten regulatory criteria with solid proof.

Evidence Issue

  • No documentation proving the awards are nationally or internationally recognized.

  • Lack of evidence that APT membership meets the plain‑language requirement of outstanding achievement and expert evaluation.

  • No concrete proof of judging activities that satisfy the criterion's plain‑language requirements.

  • Petitioner failed to satisfy the three‑criterion threshold required for EB‑1A eligibility.

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