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NIWNIW · EB-2 baselineNot established
Case facts
Business / Management
Issue evaluated
NIW · EB-2 baseline
advanced degree professional qualification
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO found the Director erred because the regulatory definition requires post-baccalaureate experience to be 'in the specialty.' The Petitioner's degree is in tourism management but his work experience has been in the pharmaceutical industry as a sales representative, which does not satisfy the specialty requirement.
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AAO found the Director erred because the regulatory definition requires post-baccalaureate experience to be 'in the specialty.' The Petitioner's degree is in tourism management but his work experience has been in the pharmaceutical industry as a sales representative, which does not satisfy the specialty requirement.
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NIWNIW · National importanceReservedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Business / Management
Issue evaluated
NIW · National importance
substantial merit and national importance
What the decision said
AAO did not reach the merits of this prong, remanding for the Director to first resolve the proposed-endeavor identity question and then conduct the Dhanasar analysis.
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AAO did not reach the merits of this prong, remanding for the Director to first resolve the proposed-endeavor identity question and then conduct the Dhanasar analysis.
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NIWEB-1A · Final meritsNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Medicine / Clinical
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Final merits
Final merits determination: degree of expertise significantly above that ordinarily encountered
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO found that educational credentials and memberships reflect only minimum qualifications; the 2006 paper's citations lacked evidence of significance; some citations came from co-authors or were critical of the study; new appeal evidence was rejected as untimely; and reference letters were conclusory, praising the Petitioner without explaining how his work elevates him above peers.
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AAO found that educational credentials and memberships reflect only minimum qualifications; the 2006 paper's citations lacked evidence of significance; some citations came from co-authors or were critical of the study; new appeal evidence was rejected as untimely; and reference letters were conclusory, praising the Petitioner without explaining how his work elevates him above peers.
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NIWNIW · National importanceNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Other
Issue evaluated
NIW · National importance
substantial merit and national importance
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO found substantial merit established but concluded the endeavor lacked national importance because it would not impact the field or industry broadly, would not have significant potential to employ U.S. workers in an economically depressed area, and would not produce substantial positive economic effects nationally.
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AAO found substantial merit established but concluded the endeavor lacked national importance because it would not impact the field or industry broadly, would not have significant potential to employ U.S. workers in an economically depressed area, and would not produce substantial positive economic effects nationally.
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EB-1AEB-1A · Final meritsNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Other
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Final merits
final merits determination
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO held the totality of the evidence did not show sustained national or international acclaim. Awards and recognition were attributed to his company, were limited to a four-year period of his career, and salary comparisons were unsupported by reliable surveys.
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AAO held the totality of the evidence did not show sustained national or international acclaim. Awards and recognition were attributed to his company, were limited to a four-year period of his career, and salary comparisons were unsupported by reliable surveys.
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EB-1AEB-1A · Published materialNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Other
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Published material
published material
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO found the petitioner did not provide transcriptions of the video/radio coverage and did not establish that the television shows or radio program represented a major medium.
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AAO found the petitioner did not provide transcriptions of the video/radio coverage and did not establish that the television shows or radio program represented a major medium.
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EB-1AEB-1A · Final meritsNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Other
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Final merits
final merits determination
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO agreed with the Director that the record as a whole — considering judging experience, publication record, leading roles, award, membership, media coverage, and salary — did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or placement among the small percentage at the very top of the field.
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AAO agreed with the Director that the record as a whole — considering judging experience, publication record, leading roles, award, membership, media coverage, and salary — did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or placement among the small percentage at the very top of the field.
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