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AAO EB-1A decision AUG122020_01B2203

An EB-1A petition must meet at least three of the regulatory criteria; relying on only two criteria (even if they are met) and using professional‑society membership that does not require peer judgment will lead to dismissal. Evidence satisfying at least one additional EB-1A criterion beyond judging

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID AUG122020_01B2203 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

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • judging

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Rejected

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

Core Lesson

An EB-1A petition must meet at least three of the regulatory criteria; relying on only two criteria (even if they are met) and using professional‑society membership that does not require peer judgment will lead to dismissal.

Evidence Issue

  • Evidence satisfying at least one additional EB-1A criterion beyond judging and scholarly articles

  • Documentation showing that the ACS membership required peer evaluation of outstanding achievement

  • Concrete proof of a leading or critical role in a reputable organization

  • Demonstration of sustained national or international acclaim

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