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AAO EB-1A decision AUG272024_03B2203

Even when an EB‑1A petition meets three of the ten criteria (e.g., high salary, judging, scholarly articles), the AAO can remand the case if a major award is absent, because final merits must still be evaluated. receipt of a major, internationally recognized award Shows the common pitfall that meeti

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID AUG272024_03B2203 Decision date not stated in the extraction Outcome remanded Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed No / not stated

Criteria Discussed

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Rejected

  • major_award

Core Lesson

Even when an EB‑1A petition meets three of the ten criteria (e.g., high salary, judging, scholarly articles), the AAO can remand the case if a major award is absent, because final merits must still be evaluated.

Evidence Issue

  • receipt of a major, internationally recognized award

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