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AAO EB-1A decision AUG132025_05B2203

Venture capital funding does not satisfy the EB‑1A awards criterion, and high‑salary claims must be supported by proper comparative wage data and credible, scholarly publications. Evidence that venture capital funding is a nationally or internationally recognized prize or award; Appropriate comparat

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID AUG132025_05B2203 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

  • 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

  • membership

  • published_material

Core Lesson

Venture capital funding does not satisfy the EB‑1A awards criterion, and high‑salary claims must be supported by proper comparative wage data and credible, scholarly publications.

Evidence Issue

  • Evidence that venture capital funding is a nationally or internationally recognized prize or award

  • Appropriate comparative wage or remuneration data to support high‑salary claim

  • Proof that cited online publications are scholarly or major trade publications

  • Documentation showing original contributions of major significance and widespread implementation

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