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recognition for achievements and significant contributions to the industry or field
Why AAO was not persuaded
The letters and article showed recognition of the petitioner's company rather than of the petitioner's individual achievements; letters praising professional abilities did not establish that contributions were 'significant' to the broader industry or field beyond his employers.
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The letters and article showed recognition of the petitioner's company rather than of the petitioner's individual achievements; letters praising professional abilities did not establish that contributions were 'significant' to the broader industry or field beyond his employers.
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salary or remuneration demonstrating exceptional ability
Why AAO was not persuaded
While evidence of salary existed, the petitioner did not demonstrate the significance of the salaries or provide comparative occupational salary data, and the expert opinion merely repeated regulatory language without explanation.
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While evidence of salary existed, the petitioner did not demonstrate the significance of the salaries or provide comparative occupational salary data, and the expert opinion merely repeated regulatory language without explanation.
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