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AAO EB-1A decision APR272015_02B2203

Award evidence must be concrete, independent, and verifiable; self‑promotional claims, incomplete certificates, or awards given to organizations do not satisfy the EB‑1A award criterion. Qualified nationally or internationally recognized award documentation; Proof that the award was granted to the p

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR272015_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

  • awards

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

Criteria Accepted

Not stated in the extracted decision plan.

Criteria Rejected

  • awards

  • judging

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

Core Lesson

Award evidence must be concrete, independent, and verifiable; self‑promotional claims, incomplete certificates, or awards given to organizations do not satisfy the EB‑1A award criterion.

Evidence Issue

  • Qualified nationally or internationally recognized award documentation

  • Proof that the award was granted to the petitioner personally

  • Evidence of the award's competitiveness (e.g., number of applicants, selection criteria)

  • Independent media coverage or third‑party validation of the award

  • Complete, official award certificate

  • Documentation showing recognition of the award outside the issuing organization

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