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EB-1Aprocedural or otherNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
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Issue evaluated
procedural or other
high salary (h)(3)(ix)
Why AAO was not persuaded
Comparing the Petitioner's 2005 Filipino income to the salary of one colleague does not reliably demonstrate a high salary relative to others in her field; appropriate evidence would be wage statistics or compensation surveys for administrative service managers in her geographic area in the Philippines.
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Comparing the Petitioner's 2005 Filipino income to the salary of one colleague does not reliably demonstrate a high salary relative to others in her field; appropriate evidence would be wage statistics or compensation surveys for administrative service managers in her geographic area in the Philippines.
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EB-1Aprocedural or otherNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
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Issue evaluated
procedural or other
lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards (h)(3)(i)
Why AAO was not persuaded
The new award certificate from a branch manager was not accompanied by information about the award's national or international recognition, and the Petitioner did not show that mentoring others in building a successful business is in the same or allied field as administrative services management.
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The new award certificate from a branch manager was not accompanied by information about the award's national or international recognition, and the Petitioner did not show that mentoring others in building a successful business is in the same or allied field as administrative services management.
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EB-1Aprocedural or otherNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
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Other
Issue evaluated
procedural or other
membership in associations (h)(3)(ii)
Why AAO was not persuaded
The letter confirmed membership and described the association's mission but did not include bylaws or membership requirements showing that the organization requires outstanding achievements as judged by recognized national or international experts.
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The letter confirmed membership and described the association's mission but did not include bylaws or membership requirements showing that the organization requires outstanding achievements as judged by recognized national or international experts.
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AAO found that the Petitioner's statements reflect intention to provide valuable services but did not demonstrate that the prospective impact of her proposed endeavor rises to the level of national importance. Her work would not sufficiently extend beyond her employer and clientele to broadly impact the accounting and financial services industries or the U.S. economy, and she did not show significant potential to employ U.S.…
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AAO found that the Petitioner's statements reflect intention to provide valuable services but did not demonstrate that the prospective impact of her proposed endeavor rises to the level of national importance. Her work would not sufficiently extend beyond her employer and clientele to broadly impact the accounting and financial services industries or the U.S. economy, and she did not show significant potential to employ U.S. workers or offer substantial positive economic effects.
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The AAO agreed that while the endeavor has substantial merit, it lacks national importance. The Petitioner's proposed IT consulting work does not show broader implications beyond individual clients or companies, and her assertion about job creation was unsupported by evidence of substantial positive economic effects.
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The AAO agreed that while the endeavor has substantial merit, it lacks national importance. The Petitioner's proposed IT consulting work does not show broader implications beyond individual clients or companies, and her assertion about job creation was unsupported by evidence of substantial positive economic effects.
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lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards
Why the evidence was persuasive
AAO agreed with the Director that the submitted evidence establishes the Petitioner meets the awards criterion based on multiple national and international film awards received.
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AAO agreed with the Director that the submitted evidence establishes the Petitioner meets the awards criterion based on multiple national and international film awards received.
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