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AAO EB-1A decision Aug192010_04B2203

Ensure that evidence satisfies the plural language of the regulation—provide multiple scholarly articles, demonstrate that professional memberships require outstanding achievement, and submit contemporaneous evidence for judging roles. Contemporaneous evidence that the journal expressly sought the b

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID Aug192010_04B2203 Decision date not stated in the extraction Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed Yes

Criteria Discussed

  • judging

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • original_contributions

Criteria Rejected

  • judging

  • membership

  • scholarly_articles

Core Lesson

Ensure that evidence satisfies the plural language of the regulation—provide multiple scholarly articles, demonstrate that professional memberships require outstanding achievement, and submit contemporaneous evidence for judging roles.

Evidence Issue

  • Contemporaneous evidence that the journal expressly sought the beneficiary's review (judging)

  • Proof that the professional society membership requires outstanding achievements (membership)

  • Additional scholarly articles to satisfy the plural language requirement (scholarly_articles)

  • Widespread citation or impact evidence to demonstrate the contribution sets the beneficiary apart

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