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AAO EB-1A decision AUG282025_02B2203

Provide objective, third‑party proof that an award is nationally recognized and ensure published articles directly highlight the petitioner’s contributions; you cannot introduce new evidence on appeal. Objective, third‑party evidence that the award is nationally or internationally recognized.; Publi

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID AUG282025_02B2203 Decision date 2025-08-28 Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed Yes

Criteria Discussed

  • awards

  • high_salary

  • leading_critical_role

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

Criteria Accepted

  • high_salary

Criteria Rejected

  • awards

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • leading_critical_role

Core Lesson

Provide objective, third‑party proof that an award is nationally recognized and ensure published articles directly highlight the petitioner’s contributions; you cannot introduce new evidence on appeal.

Evidence Issue

  • Objective, third‑party evidence that the award is nationally or internationally recognized.

  • Published articles that directly discuss the petitioner’s work; the AAO found the articles did not focus on him.

  • New evidentiary material on appeal; the AAO declined to consider it.

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