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AAO EB-1A decision AUG122015_01B2203: Dream Expert and eb‑1a membership criterion guide

For EB‑1A petitions, generic assertions are insufficient; you must provide concrete, verifiable documentation of membership in recognized professional associations, a leading or critical role, scholarly publications, and original contributions that demonstrate impact beyond your own organization. Do

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID AUG122015_01B2203 Decision date not stated in the extraction Outcome motion_granted Field or occupation Dream Expert Final merits discussed Yes

Criteria Discussed

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • published_material

Criteria Rejected

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • scholarly_articles

Core Lesson

For EB‑1A petitions, generic assertions are insufficient; you must provide concrete, verifiable documentation of membership in recognized professional associations, a leading or critical role, scholarly publications, and original contributions that demonstrate impact beyond your own organization.

Evidence Issue

  • Documentation proving membership in an association that requires outstanding achievement and that the petitioner is an actual member.

  • Evidence that the petitioner performed a leading or critical role within a distinguished organization.

  • Proof that the petitioner’s articles are scholarly and appear in major media outlets.

  • Evidence of original contributions that have impact beyond the petitioner’s employer or clients.

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