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AAO EB-1A decision Aug042009_01B2203

Local or institutional recognitions, vague salary data, and non‑scholarly activities do not satisfy EB‑1A criteria; petitioners must provide concrete, nationally‑recognized evidence and clear documentation of impact. No evidence that awards were nationally or internationally recognized; they were de

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID Aug042009_01B2203 Decision date 2009-08-04 Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed Yes

Criteria Discussed

  • awards

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

Not stated in the extracted decision plan.

Criteria Rejected

  • awards

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Core Lesson

Local or institutional recognitions, vague salary data, and non‑scholarly activities do not satisfy EB‑1A criteria; petitioners must provide concrete, nationally‑recognized evidence and clear documentation of impact.

Evidence Issue

  • No evidence that awards were nationally or internationally recognized; they were deemed local/institutional

  • No actual earnings figures or comparative salary data

  • No proof of participation as a judge of others' work or specifics of work judged

  • Insufficient evidence of a leading or distinguished role in the organizations cited

  • No indication that membership required outstanding achievement

  • Lack of evidence showing original scholarly contributions of major significance

  • Publications lacked demonstrated distinguished reputation and petitioner’s specific role

  • Televised speaking engagements do not qualify as scholarly articles

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