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AAO EB-1A decision AUG142024_02B2203

If the USCIS Director has already granted three EB‑1A criteria, the AAO will not evaluate any other criteria on appeal, even when the petitioner argues they were wrongly denied. insufficient evidence that the awards were nationally or internationally recognized; no need to evaluate additional criter

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID AUG142024_02B2203 Decision date not stated in the extraction Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed Yes

Criteria Discussed

  • awards

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • original_contributions

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • judging

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Rejected

  • awards

Core Lesson

If the USCIS Director has already granted three EB‑1A criteria, the AAO will not evaluate any other criteria on appeal, even when the petitioner argues they were wrongly denied.

Evidence Issue

  • insufficient evidence that the awards were nationally or internationally recognized

  • no need to evaluate additional criteria because three criteria had already been granted by the Director

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