AAO EB-1A decision APR252023_01B2203

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR252023_01B2203 Decision date 2023-04-25 Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed Yes

Criteria Discussed

• artistic_display

• awards

• commercial_success

• high_salary

• judging

• leading_critical_role

• membership

• original_contributions

• published_material

• scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

• judging

• scholarly_articles

Criteria Rejected

• artistic_display

• awards

• commercial_success

• high_salary

• leading_critical_role

• original_contributions

Core Lesson

Scientific presentations do not satisfy the EB‑1A artistic display requirement, and award evidence must clearly describe the selection process and competition level; without at least three met criteria, a petition will be dismissed even if some criteria are withdrawn.

Evidence Issue

• Evidence that scientific presentations constitute an artistic exhibition.

• Detailed description of award selection procedures and the competitive nature of the award.

• Comparative salary data showing the petitioner’s earnings are significantly higher than peers.

• Proof of a leading or critical role within the organization (e.g., job descriptions, impact statements).

• Citation metrics or comparative citation analysis to demonstrate marked impact of the petitioner’s work.

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