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AAO EB-1A decision AUG212020_01B2203: advertising / visual arts and artistic display evidence pitfalls for eb‑1a

Without solid proof of receiving a recognized award or clear evidence of a leading/critical role, meeting only two EB‑1A criteria (judging and exhibition display) will not satisfy the three‑criteria threshold and leads to dismissal. Concrete documentation that the petitioner actually received a majo

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID AUG212020_01B2203 Decision date 2020-08-21 Outcome dismissed Field or occupation advertising / visual arts Final merits discussed No / not stated

Criteria Discussed

  • artistic_display

  • awards

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • original_contributions

Criteria Accepted

  • artistic_display

  • judging

Criteria Rejected

  • awards

  • leading_critical_role

Core Lesson

Without solid proof of receiving a recognized award or clear evidence of a leading/critical role, meeting only two EB‑1A criteria (judging and exhibition display) will not satisfy the three‑criteria threshold and leads to dismissal.

Evidence Issue

  • Concrete documentation that the petitioner actually received a major, internationally recognized award.

  • Evidence that the petitioner’s role was leading or critical to the organization as a whole.

  • Proof of at least three satisfied EB‑1A criteria (only two were met).

  • Clear linkage between the petitioner’s work and the award’s recognition of his individual contributions.

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