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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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