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AAO EB-1A decision AUG052016_01B2203

A petition can be approved even if one EB‑1A criterion (e.g., membership) is not satisfied, provided the aggregate evidence demonstrates sustained national or international acclaim and at least three other criteria are met. Membership in an association that requires outstanding achievements; A major

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID AUG052016_01B2203 Decision date 2016-08-05 Outcome sustained Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed Yes

Criteria Discussed

  • awards

  • judging

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • awards

  • judging

  • original_contributions

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Rejected

  • membership

Core Lesson

A petition can be approved even if one EB‑1A criterion (e.g., membership) is not satisfied, provided the aggregate evidence demonstrates sustained national or international acclaim and at least three other criteria are met.

Evidence Issue

  • Membership in an association that requires outstanding achievements

  • A major, internationally recognized award

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