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AAO EB-1A decision AUG062024_03B2203: confectionery and procedural dismissals in eb-1a appeals

Petitioners must explicitly assert and substantiate at least three EB‑1A criteria; omitting or waiving criteria leads to automatic denial. Comparative salary data to support a high‑salary claim.; Documentary evidence of the organization’s reputation and the petitioner’s critical role.; Detailed, ind

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID AUG062024_03B2203 Decision date 2024-08-06 Outcome dismissed Field or occupation confectionery Final merits discussed No / not stated

Criteria Discussed

  • artistic_display

  • awards

  • commercial_success

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

Not stated in the extracted decision plan.

Criteria Rejected

  • high_salary

  • leading_critical_role

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Core Lesson

Petitioners must explicitly assert and substantiate at least three EB‑1A criteria; omitting or waiving criteria leads to automatic denial.

Evidence Issue

  • Comparative salary data to support a high‑salary claim.

  • Documentary evidence of the organization’s reputation and the petitioner’s critical role.

  • Detailed, individualized recommendation letters with author contact information and specific examples of impact.

  • Proof of authorship for scholarly articles (e.g., manuscript copies, journal PDFs).

  • Qualified media publications featuring the petitioner.

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