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AAO EB-1A decision APR172026_01B2203

Even when the AAO finds a petitioner satisfies three of the ten EB-1A criteria, the case can be remanded for further review of the other criteria, so petitioners must provide complete evidence for all criteria they intend to rely on before appealing. Evidence for the remaining seven EB-1A criteria w

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR172026_01B2203 Decision date not stated Outcome remanded Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed No / not stated

Criteria Discussed

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • judging

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Rejected

Not stated in the extracted decision plan.

Core Lesson

Even when the AAO finds a petitioner satisfies three of the ten EB-1A criteria, the case can be remanded for further review of the other criteria, so petitioners must provide complete evidence for all criteria they intend to rely on before appealing.

Evidence Issue

  • Evidence for the remaining seven EB-1A criteria was not considered.

  • No major, internationally recognized award was shown.

  • Insufficient documentation for leading_critical_role (finding uncertain).

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