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AAO EB-1A decision APR292005_01B2203: researcher/physicist and published-material evidence pitfalls for eb-1a

An award confined to a single institution and lacking national or international recognition does not satisfy the EB‑1A award criterion, and media mentions must directly identify the petitioner and include circulation data. Proof that the award has national or international scope beyond a single inst

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR292005_01B2203 Decision date 2005-04-29 Outcome dismissed Field or occupation researcher/physicist 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

  • awards

  • leading_critical_role

Criteria Rejected

  • artistic_display

  • commercial_success

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Core Lesson

An award confined to a single institution and lacking national or international recognition does not satisfy the EB‑1A award criterion, and media mentions must directly identify the petitioner and include circulation data.

Evidence Issue

  • Proof that the award has national or international scope beyond a single institution.

  • Certified translations and circulation data for the cited media articles.

  • Evidence of actual commercial use of the petitioner’s work.

  • Documentation confirming the petitioner’s direct involvement in the peer‑review process.

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