AAO EB-1A decision AUG122005_03B2203

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID AUG122005_03B2203 Decision date 2005-08-12 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

Certificates, translations, and post‑filing publications are insufficient; EB‑1A evidence must be pre‑filing, nationally recognized, and supported by comparative data.

Evidence Issue

• Evidence that certificates constitute nationally or internationally recognized awards

• Comparative salary data to prove high remuneration

• Certified translations of foreign‑language articles

• Publications dated before the filing date

• Documentation that membership certificates reflect membership in organizations requiring outstanding achievement

• Proof that the beneficiary’s work is a major contribution recognized by the field

• Evidence that the employer has a distinguished reputation

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