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AAO EB-1A decision APR292026_02B2203

Meeting only two EB‑1A criteria is insufficient; petitioners must provide clear, independent evidence that at least three criteria are satisfied and avoid treating certificates, participation letters, or non‑artistic venues as awards or artistic exhibitions. Independent, nationally or internationall

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR292026_02B2203 Decision date 2026-04-29 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

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

Core Lesson

Meeting only two EB‑1A criteria is insufficient; petitioners must provide clear, independent evidence that at least three criteria are satisfied and avoid treating certificates, participation letters, or non‑artistic venues as awards or artistic exhibitions.

Evidence Issue

  • Independent, nationally or internationally recognized awards of major significance

  • Evidence that memberships are selective and based on outstanding achievement

  • Proof that salary is high relative to peers in the field

  • Demonstration of sustained national or international acclaim

  • Major, original contributions of significance to the field

  • Publications directly about the petitioner’s work

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