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AAO EB-1A decision AUG292025_03B2203

Petitioners must provide direct, specific evidence for each claimed EB‑1A criterion; indirect evidence such as a Google Scholar profile, co‑authored articles, or low‑citation counts is insufficient, and failing to meet at least three criteria results in dismissal without a final merits review. Direc

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID AUG292025_03B2203 Decision date not stated in the extraction Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed Yes

Criteria Discussed

  • artistic_display

  • awards

  • commercial_success

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

Not stated in the extracted decision plan.

Criteria Rejected

  • awards

  • commercial_success

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

Core Lesson

Petitioners must provide direct, specific evidence for each claimed EB‑1A criterion; indirect evidence such as a Google Scholar profile, co‑authored articles, or low‑citation counts is insufficient, and failing to meet at least three criteria results in dismissal without a final merits review.

Evidence Issue

  • Direct evidence of a major, internationally recognized award

  • Proof of membership in professional associations at the required level

  • Evidence that citing articles are specifically about the petitioner

  • Substantive proof of original contributions of major significance

  • Demonstration of distinguished reputation of the organizations involved

  • Concrete evidence of judging or peer‑review service

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