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AAO EB-1A decision AUG252017_01B2203

To satisfy the Published Material criterion, the work must be directly about the petitioner and appear in major media; managerial roles do not qualify as formal judging. Evidence that published articles or presentations are *about* the petitioner and appear in major media.; Specific, quantifiable im

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID AUG252017_01B2203 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

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Rejected

  • artistic_display

  • awards

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

Core Lesson

To satisfy the Published Material criterion, the work must be directly about the petitioner and appear in major media; managerial roles do not qualify as formal judging.

Evidence Issue

  • Evidence that published articles or presentations are about the petitioner and appear in major media.

  • Specific, quantifiable impact of the petitioner’s work on the field at large.

  • Proof of a major, internationally recognized award.

  • Clear documentation that managerial evaluations constitute formal judging.

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