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AAO EB-1A decision AUG182023_01B2203
On appeal, you must submit fresh, concrete evidence that directly addresses each denied EB‑1A criterion; generic or repeat claims will not satisfy the AAO. Comparative salary data showing remuneration higher than peers (e.g., against 2019 Texas wages).; New, specific evidence of a lead or critical r
Decision Snapshot
Field Value --- --- Decision ID AUG182023_01B2203 Decision date 2023-08-18 Outcome motion_dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed No / not stated
Criteria Discussed
high_salary
judging
leading_critical_role
original_contributions
scholarly_articles
Criteria Accepted
judging
scholarly_articles
Criteria Rejected
high_salary
leading_critical_role
original_contributions
Core Lesson
On appeal, you must submit fresh, concrete evidence that directly addresses each denied EB‑1A criterion; generic or repeat claims will not satisfy the AAO.
Evidence Issue
Comparative salary data showing remuneration higher than peers (e.g., against 2019 Texas wages).
New, specific evidence of a lead or critical role in a distinguished organization.
Concrete proof that the petitioner’s contributions are original and of major significance, such as citation metrics or independent expert testimony.
Evidence linking the petitioner’s work to measurable impact on the field.
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