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AAO EB-1A decision APR182018_02B2203

Meeting a few EB‑1A criteria is not enough; the AAO will deny if the evidence does not clearly satisfy the plain‑language requirement for each claimed criterion, especially for leading/critical role and original contributions. Insufficient documentation to prove a leading or critical role in the org

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR182018_02B2203 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

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • judging

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Rejected

  • leading_critical_role

  • original_contributions

  • membership

Core Lesson

Meeting a few EB‑1A criteria is not enough; the AAO will deny if the evidence does not clearly satisfy the plain‑language requirement for each claimed criterion, especially for leading/critical role and original contributions.

Evidence Issue

  • Insufficient documentation to prove a leading or critical role in the organization.

  • No clear evidence that the software contribution had major significance or nationwide impact.

  • Unverified or falsified membership evidence.

  • Failure to satisfy the plain‑language requirement that the petitioner clearly meets at least three criteria.

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