AAO EB-1A decision AUG142024_03B2203: musician (pianist) and published‑material evidence pitfalls for eb‑1a

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID AUG142024_03B2203 Decision date not stated in the extraction Outcome dismissed Field or occupation musician (pianist) Final merits discussed No / not stated

Criteria Discussed

• artistic_display

• commercial_success

• high_salary

• leading_critical_role

• published_material

Criteria Accepted

Not stated in the extracted decision plan.

Criteria Rejected

• leading_critical_role

• published_material

Core Lesson

Provide complete publication details (circulation numbers, author name, and proof of major/trade outlet) and ensure you satisfy at least three EB‑1A criteria; otherwise the AAO will dismiss the petition.

Evidence Issue

• circulation statistics for published articles

• author name on published material

• evidence that publications are in major/trade outlets

• documentation of a leading or critical role

• evidence meeting at least three of the ten criteria

• demonstration of sustained national or international acclaim

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