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AAO EB-1A decision APR232020_17B2203

EB-1A petitions are often denied for published‑material and commercial‑success criteria when the media coverage does not directly spotlight the petitioner, lacks author identification, or is missing a certified translation, and when music‑sales evidence is not presented in a clear, documented format

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR232020_17B2203 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

  • leading_critical_role

  • published_material

Criteria Accepted

  • artistic_display

  • leading_critical_role

Criteria Rejected

  • commercial_success

  • published_material

Core Lesson

EB-1A petitions are often denied for published‑material and commercial‑success criteria when the media coverage does not directly spotlight the petitioner, lacks author identification, or is missing a certified translation, and when music‑sales evidence is not presented in a clear, documented format.

Evidence Issue

  • Adequate, verifiable documentation of recorded music sales for commercial success

  • Properly certified English translation of foreign-language articles

  • Media articles must focus on the petitioner and clearly identify the author

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