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AAO EB-1A decision AUG172017_01B2203

Meeting three EB‑1A criteria is insufficient if you cannot demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim in the final merits analysis. Evidence of sustained national or international acclaim.; Final merits analysis linking the three met criteria to a top‑percentage standing.; Documentation

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID AUG172017_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

  • awards

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Rejected

  • awards

  • original_contributions

Core Lesson

Meeting three EB‑1A criteria is insufficient if you cannot demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim in the final merits analysis.

Evidence Issue

  • Evidence of sustained national or international acclaim.

  • Final merits analysis linking the three met criteria to a top‑percentage standing.

  • Documentation that the award reflects national/international recognition.

  • Published or cited original contributions.

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