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AAO EB-1A decision AUG262024_01B2203

When seeking EB‑1A approval, generic committee or teaching duties do not satisfy the judging criterion; you must provide concrete, regulation‑compliant judging documentation and ensure you meet at least three criteria before the AAO will consider merits. Specific, documented evidence that the benefi

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID AUG262024_01B2203 Decision date not stated in the extraction Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed No / not stated

Criteria Discussed

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • published_material

Criteria Accepted

  • high_salary

Criteria Rejected

  • judging

Core Lesson

When seeking EB‑1A approval, generic committee or teaching duties do not satisfy the judging criterion; you must provide concrete, regulation‑compliant judging documentation and ensure you meet at least three criteria before the AAO will consider merits.

Evidence Issue

  • Specific, documented evidence that the beneficiary performed judging functions as defined by the regulation

  • Sufficient evidence to satisfy at least three of the ten EB‑1A criteria

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