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AAO EB-1A decision AUG082014_03B2203

When using published media to satisfy EB-1A criteria, the article must be directly about the alien’s achievements; mere mentions or coverage of the field are insufficient. Evidence that awards were nationally or internationally recognized beyond the awarding entity.; Demonstration that published art

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID AUG082014_03B2203 Decision date not stated in the extraction Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed No / not stated

Criteria Discussed

  • awards

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • judging

Criteria Rejected

  • awards

  • high_salary

  • leading_critical_role

  • published_material

Core Lesson

When using published media to satisfy EB-1A criteria, the article must be directly about the alien’s achievements; mere mentions or coverage of the field are insufficient.

Evidence Issue

  • Evidence that awards were nationally or internationally recognized beyond the awarding entity.

  • Demonstration that published articles directly discuss the petitioner’s achievements rather than the sport.

  • Proof of a leading or critical role in a distinguished organization.

  • Submission of evidence to satisfy at least three distinct regulatory criteria.

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