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AAO EB-1A decision AUG172023_01B2203

Meeting a single EB‑1A criterion (e.g., leading‑critical‑role) is insufficient; petitioners must provide clear, documented evidence of sustained national or international acclaim across multiple criteria. Evidence of sustained national or international acclaim across multiple criteria; Demonstration

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID AUG172023_01B2203 Decision date 2023-08-17 Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed Yes

Criteria Discussed

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • leading_critical_role

Criteria Rejected

  • original_contributions

Core Lesson

Meeting a single EB‑1A criterion (e.g., leading‑critical‑role) is insufficient; petitioners must provide clear, documented evidence of sustained national or international acclaim across multiple criteria.

Evidence Issue

  • Evidence of sustained national or international acclaim across multiple criteria

  • Demonstration that scholarly articles had measurable impact (citations, field influence)

  • Proof that patents were granted and recognized as top‑of‑field contributions

  • Major award or comparable recognition

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