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AAO EB-1A decision Apr292009_08B2203: optics / laser engineering and original contributions evidence pitfalls for eb-1a

Ensure every EB‑1A claim is backed by concrete, documented proof—especially translations for foreign‑language publications and evidence that membership or reviewer roles are based on recognized outstanding achievement. No evidence that society membership requires outstanding achievement; No document

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID Apr292009_08B2203 Decision date 2009-04-29 Outcome dismissed Field or occupation optics / laser engineering Final merits discussed Yes

Criteria Discussed

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

Not stated in the extracted decision plan.

Criteria Rejected

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Core Lesson

Ensure every EB‑1A claim is backed by concrete, documented proof—especially translations for foreign‑language publications and evidence that membership or reviewer roles are based on recognized outstanding achievement.

Evidence Issue

  • No evidence that society membership requires outstanding achievement

  • No documentation that reviewer selection was based on national or international reputation

  • Insufficient proof that claimed inventions constitute contributions of major significance

  • No corroborating documents for citation counts

  • Absence of English translations for foreign‑language publications

  • Lack of evidence of a high salary relative to the field

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