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AAO EB-1A decision APR172024_03B2203

Without documented wage statistics and proof that a professional society’s membership is limited to top achievers, the AAO will reject the high‑salary and membership criteria. Consistent, reliable salary documentation and official wage statistics for industry comparison.; Evidence that the professio

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR172024_03B2203 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

  • high_salary

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

Criteria Accepted

Not stated in the extracted decision plan.

Criteria Rejected

  • high_salary

  • membership

Core Lesson

Without documented wage statistics and proof that a professional society’s membership is limited to top achievers, the AAO will reject the high‑salary and membership criteria.

Evidence Issue

  • Consistent, reliable salary documentation and official wage statistics for industry comparison.

  • Evidence that the professional society’s membership is limited to individuals with outstanding achievements.

  • Documentary proof of actual membership and the society’s eligibility criteria.

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