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AAO EB-1A decision APR172025_03B2203

Always assert every EB‑1A criterion you want the AAO to review on appeal, and provide clear, convincing evidence for the awards and membership criteria, because the AAO will affirm the Director’s denial if the record is insufficient. No evidence of a major, internationally recognized award; No evide

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR172025_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

  • awards

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • published_material

Criteria Accepted

Not stated in the extracted decision plan.

Criteria Rejected

  • awards

  • membership

Core Lesson

Always assert every EB‑1A criterion you want the AAO to review on appeal, and provide clear, convincing evidence for the awards and membership criteria, because the AAO will affirm the Director’s denial if the record is insufficient.

Evidence Issue

  • No evidence of a major, internationally recognized award

  • No evidence that the petitioner’s memberships meet the “outstanding achievements” standard

  • Petitioner failed to assert the high‑salary, judging, leading‑critical‑role, and published‑material criteria on appeal

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