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AAO EB-1A decision AUG082016_01B2203

For EB‑1A petitions, awards must be independently recognized as nationally or internationally prestigious; publisher‑issued honors, marketing letters, or paid nominations do not satisfy the awards criterion. Independent proof that awards are nationally or internationally recognized; Peer‑reviewed sc

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID AUG082016_01B2203 Decision date 2016-08-08 Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed Yes

Criteria Discussed

  • artistic_display

  • awards

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • judging

Criteria Rejected

  • artistic_display

  • awards

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • scholarly_articles

Core Lesson

For EB‑1A petitions, awards must be independently recognized as nationally or internationally prestigious; publisher‑issued honors, marketing letters, or paid nominations do not satisfy the awards criterion.

Evidence Issue

  • Independent proof that awards are nationally or internationally recognized

  • Peer‑reviewed scholarly publications

  • Clear documentation of a leading or critical role

  • Evidence of artistic display meeting regulatory standards

  • Demonstration of original contributions with major impact

  • Valid professional society membership

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