AAO EB-1A decision AUG132019_01B2203: psychology and original contributions evidence pitfalls for eb-1a

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID AUG132019_01B2203 Decision date not stated Outcome dismissed Field or occupation psychology Final merits discussed No / not stated

Criteria Discussed

• awards

• judging

• leading_critical_role

• membership

• original_contributions

• published_material

• scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

• judging

• scholarly_articles

Criteria Rejected

• awards

• leading_critical_role

• membership

• original_contributions

• published_material

Core Lesson

Provide concrete, field‑specific documentation that any award is a major, internationally recognized prize and that citations/publications demonstrably represent contributions of major significance; vague claims or generic listings are insufficient.

Evidence Issue

• no proof that the medals are recognized as national or international awards in psychology

• no evidence that ARJAS membership requires outstanding achievement or is judged by recognized experts

• absence of detailed citation analysis showing major significance of publications

• lack of specific, documented impact of the child‑suicide‑prevention program

• no documentation that petitioner held a leading or critical role in the institution

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