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AAO EB-1A decision AUG222025_04B2203: IT and cybersecurity and procedural dismissals in eb-1a appeals

An EB‑1A petition must present concrete, verifiable evidence that satisfies at least three of the ten statutory criteria; vague claims or incomplete documentation will lead to dismissal. Evidence that the petitioner met at least three of the ten criteria.; Proof of a one‑time major award or comparab

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID AUG222025_04B2203 Decision date not stated in the extraction Outcome dismissed Field or occupation IT and cybersecurity Final merits discussed Yes

Criteria Discussed

  • artistic_display

  • awards

  • commercial_success

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

Not stated in the extracted decision plan.

Criteria Rejected

  • artistic_display

  • commercial_success

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Core Lesson

An EB‑1A petition must present concrete, verifiable evidence that satisfies at least three of the ten statutory criteria; vague claims or incomplete documentation will lead to dismissal.

Evidence Issue

  • Evidence that the petitioner met at least three of the ten criteria.

  • Proof of a one‑time major award or comparable achievement.

  • Documentation that membership in the cited association is selective for outstanding achievers.

  • Comparable salary data to establish a high salary.

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