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AAO EB-1A decision DEC022005_11B2203

Regional or outdated awards without proof of national recognition do not satisfy the EB‑1A awards criterion. Evidence that the prizes were nationally or internationally recognized, not merely regional; Recentness of the awards to demonstrate sustained acclaim; Documentation of the selection criteria

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID DEC022005_11B2203 Decision date not stated in the extraction Outcome sustained Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed Yes

Criteria Discussed

  • awards

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • high_salary

  • judging

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Rejected

  • awards

Core Lesson

Regional or outdated awards without proof of national recognition do not satisfy the EB‑1A awards criterion.

Evidence Issue

  • Evidence that the prizes were nationally or internationally recognized, not merely regional

  • Recentness of the awards to demonstrate sustained acclaim

  • Documentation of the selection criteria for the Beijing Municipal Outstanding Prize

  • Comparative salary data showing the petitioner’s compensation is high relative to peers (high_salary finding had medium confidence flag)

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