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AAO EB-1A decision APR232020_16B2203

Meeting a single EB‑1A criterion (e.g., artistic display) is not enough; petitioners must provide convincing evidence for at least three criteria, or the AAO will dismiss the petition. Evidence of a major, internationally recognized award.; Documentation showing sustained national or international a

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR232020_16B2203 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

  • artistic_display

  • commercial_success

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • published_material

Criteria Accepted

  • artistic_display

Criteria Rejected

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • published_material

Core Lesson

Meeting a single EB‑1A criterion (e.g., artistic display) is not enough; petitioners must provide convincing evidence for at least three criteria, or the AAO will dismiss the petition.

Evidence Issue

  • Evidence of a major, internationally recognized award.

  • Documentation showing sustained national or international acclaim.

  • Detailed, probative information supporting a leading or critical role.

  • Sufficient evidence to satisfy at least three of the ten EB‑1A criteria overall.

  • Evidence of the scope and reputation of competitions for the judging criterion.

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