AAO EB-1A decision APR182013_01B2203

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR182013_01B2203 Decision date not stated Outcome motion_dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed No / not stated

Criteria Discussed

• artistic_display

• awards

• judging

• leading_critical_role

• membership

• original_contributions

• published_material

Criteria Accepted

• artistic_display

Criteria Rejected

• awards

• judging

• leading_critical_role

• membership

• original_contributions

• published_material

Core Lesson

Relying on a single EB-1A criterion, especially with weak evidence, will not satisfy the regulation; petitioners must convincingly meet at least three distinct criteria with solid documentation.

Evidence Issue

• Insufficient documentation that awards were for "excellence in the field".

• No credible evidence of serving as a judge of the work of others.

• Lack of membership in professional associations that require outstanding achievement.

• No proof that original contributions are of major significance to the field.

• Absence of published material that demonstrates authorship and impact.

• No evidence of a leading or critical role in distinguished projects or organizations.

• Artistic display evidence deemed unreliable by the verifier.

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