AAO EB-1A decision Aug262009_02B2203

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID Aug262009_02B2203 Decision date 2009-08-26 Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed Yes

Criteria Discussed

• artistic_display

• awards

• high_salary

• leading_critical_role

• original_contributions

• published_material

Criteria Accepted

Not stated in the extracted decision plan.

Criteria Rejected

• artistic_display

• awards

• high_salary

• leading_critical_role

• original_contributions

• published_material

Core Lesson

When filing EB-1A petitions, you must provide independent, verifiable evidence that any awards are nationally or internationally recognized and that published articles appear in major, widely circulated trade publications with full citation and certified translation.

Evidence Issue

• Independent documentation confirming the prestige and national/international recognition of the Telly awards

• Evidence of the competitive field and number of winners to demonstrate award significance

• Complete citation details (title, date) for the published article

• Certified translation of the article

• Proof that the publication is a major, widely circulated trade or professional outlet

• Evidence of national or international distribution of the publication

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