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AAO EB-1A decision AUG282015_01B2203

Citations alone do not satisfy the EB‑1A original‑contributions criterion; you must demonstrate that the work is of major significance and has a demonstrable impact on the field. Specific, documented proof that the cited work had major significance or a transformative impact on the field.; Evidence

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID AUG282015_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

  • judging

  • original_contributions

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • judging

Criteria Rejected

  • original_contributions

  • scholarly_articles

Core Lesson

Citations alone do not satisfy the EB‑1A original‑contributions criterion; you must demonstrate that the work is of major significance and has a demonstrable impact on the field.

Evidence Issue

  • Specific, documented proof that the cited work had major significance or a transformative impact on the field.

  • Evidence that the citations are widely recognized as influential, not merely numerous.

  • Any one‑time achievement (major award) that could satisfy the “extraordinary ability” gateway.

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