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AAO EB-1A decision APR192025_01B2203
Meeting only one or two EB‑1A criteria is not enough; the record must collectively demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim and that the applicant is among the top few percent in the field. Evidence connecting memberships to national or international recognition.; Evidence showing jud
Decision Snapshot
Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR192025_01B2203 Decision date not stated in the extraction Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed Yes
Criteria Discussed
high_salary
judging
membership
scholarly_articles
Criteria Accepted
scholarly_articles
Criteria Rejected
high_salary
judging
membership
Core Lesson
Meeting only one or two EB‑1A criteria is not enough; the record must collectively demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim and that the applicant is among the top few percent in the field.
Evidence Issue
Evidence connecting memberships to national or international recognition.
Evidence showing judging activities contributed to a sustained record of acclaim.
Evidence that salary reflects top‑percent status in the field.
Overall documentation that the petitioner is among the small percentage at the very top of the field.
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