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AAO EB-1A decision Aug032006_03B2203

Award and society membership evidence must demonstrate top‑level, nationally recognized achievement; merely receiving travel reimbursements or joining any professional society is insufficient for EB‑1A criteria. Evidence that awards represent top‑level, nationally or internationally recognized achie

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID Aug032006_03B2203 Decision date 2006-08-03 Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed Yes

Criteria Discussed

  • awards

  • judging

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • judging

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Rejected

  • awards

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

Core Lesson

Award and society membership evidence must demonstrate top‑level, nationally recognized achievement; merely receiving travel reimbursements or joining any professional society is insufficient for EB‑1A criteria.

Evidence Issue

  • Evidence that awards represent top‑level, nationally or internationally recognized achievement

  • Proof that society membership is selective based on outstanding achievement

  • Citation metrics or independent recognition showing major significance of original research

  • Specific documentation of sustained national or international acclaim beyond a one‑time achievement

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