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AAO EB-1A decision AUG222018_02B2203

Each EB‑1A evidentiary criterion must be supported by direct, verifiable proof of the required element—awards need national/international recognition, membership must require outstanding achievement, and published material must come from a major media source with measurable reach; self‑promotional i

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID AUG222018_02B2203 Decision date not stated Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed No / not stated

Criteria Discussed

  • artistic_display

  • awards

  • membership

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Rejected

  • artistic_display

  • awards

  • membership

  • published_material

Core Lesson

Each EB‑1A evidentiary criterion must be supported by direct, verifiable proof of the required element—awards need national/international recognition, membership must require outstanding achievement, and published material must come from a major media source with measurable reach; self‑promotional items and undocumented exhibitions are insufficient.

Evidence Issue

  • Evidence that the posters were displayed in recognized artistic exhibitions.

  • Proof that the awards (or scholarship) are nationally/internationally recognized and based on demonstrated excellence.

  • Documentation that the professional association requires outstanding achievement for membership and proof of actual membership.

  • Circulation, traffic, or other metrics showing the website qualifies as a major media outlet.

  • Substantive coverage about the petitioner rather than self‑promotional content.

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