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AAO EB-1A decision AUG182005_03B2203: mountaineering and procedural dismissals in eb-1a appeals

Without concrete documentary evidence for each EB‑1A criterion, the AAO will reject the petition even if the applicant’s résumé lists numerous achievements. Documentary proof of claimed awards and medals.; CNN broadcast or comparable media coverage for artistic display.; Salary statements or compara

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID AUG182005_03B2203 Decision date not stated Outcome dismissed Field or occupation mountaineering Final merits discussed Yes

Criteria Discussed

  • artistic_display

  • awards

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

Criteria Accepted

Not stated in the extracted decision plan.

Criteria Rejected

  • artistic_display

  • awards

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

Core Lesson

Without concrete documentary evidence for each EB‑1A criterion, the AAO will reject the petition even if the applicant’s résumé lists numerous achievements.

Evidence Issue

  • Documentary proof of claimed awards and medals.

  • CNN broadcast or comparable media coverage for artistic display.

  • Salary statements or comparative compensation data.

  • Evidence that club memberships required outstanding achievement.

  • Copies of articles published in recognized professional or major media outlets.

  • Independent verification of original contributions of major significance.

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