AAO EB-1A decision AUG192005_09B2203

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID AUG192005_09B2203 Decision date not stated Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed Yes

Criteria Discussed

• artistic_display

• awards

• commercial_success

• high_salary

• leading_critical_role

• membership

• original_contributions

• published_material

Criteria Accepted

Not stated in the extracted decision plan.

Criteria Rejected

• artistic_display

• awards

• commercial_success

• high_salary

• leading_critical_role

• membership

• original_contributions

• published_material

Core Lesson

Always submit certified English translations and primary documentary evidence for every claim; newspaper clippings or untranslated foreign documents are insufficient for EB‑1A criteria.

Evidence Issue

• Certified translations of Hebrew documents

• Primary evidence of awards (original certificates, official award listings)

• Box office receipts, sales reports, or other commercial success documentation

• Documentary proof of high salary (pay stubs, tax returns, contracts)

• Evidence that the employer/company has a distinguished reputation

• Proof that membership in the organization requires outstanding achievement

• Certified English translations of major media coverage

• Physical evidence of the petitioner’s work (CDs, portfolio)

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