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EB-1AEB-1A · JudgingNot established
Case facts
Business / ManagementManager20 papers
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Judging
judging
Why AAO was not persuaded
The Petitioner did not demonstrate that his participation as a mentor involved judging the work of others consistent with the regulatory criterion. The emails and screenshots lacked probative details about his mentoring activities, and the reference letter described 'providing guidance' without explaining how guidance equates to judging.
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The Petitioner did not demonstrate that his participation as a mentor involved judging the work of others consistent with the regulatory criterion. The emails and screenshots lacked probative details about his mentoring activities, and the reference letter described 'providing guidance' without explaining how guidance equates to judging.
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EB-1AEB-1A · Original contributionsNot established
Case facts
Business / ManagementManager20 papers
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Original contributions
original contributions of major significance
Why AAO was not persuaded
The Petitioner did not show how his leadership in developing software constitutes an original contribution of major significance in the field beyond his own company. Licensing agreements did not establish major impact on the overall field. The testimonial letters made broad, conclusory statements and did not provide specific details about unusual influence or high impact on the field.…
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The Petitioner did not show how his leadership in developing software constitutes an original contribution of major significance in the field beyond his own company. Licensing agreements did not establish major impact on the overall field. The testimonial letters made broad, conclusory statements and did not provide specific details about unusual influence or high impact on the field. One letter hypothesized about future benefits without demonstrating existing major significance.
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AAO found that the Petitioner demonstrated satisfaction of the judging criterion on appeal, crediting his participation in evaluating theses for postgraduate candidates.
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AAO found that the Petitioner demonstrated satisfaction of the judging criterion on appeal, crediting his participation in evaluating theses for postgraduate candidates.
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EB-1AEB-1A · Final meritsReservedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
OtherManager
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Final merits
final merits determination
What the decision said
AAO did not reach a formal final merits determination because the Petitioner failed to meet three criteria. In dicta, AAO noted the record does not support sustained national or international acclaim or placement among the small percentage at the top of the field.
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AAO did not reach a formal final merits determination because the Petitioner failed to meet three criteria. In dicta, AAO noted the record does not support sustained national or international acclaim or placement among the small percentage at the top of the field.
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EB-1AEB-1A · Leading / critical roleEstablishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Business / ManagementManager20 papers
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Leading / critical role
leading or critical role
Why the evidence was persuasive
AAO did not separately analyze this criterion but accepted the Director's finding that it was met, noting that certain evidence (such as the Petitioner's role in securing venture capital for the company) was considered under this criterion.
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AAO did not separately analyze this criterion but accepted the Director's finding that it was met, noting that certain evidence (such as the Petitioner's role in securing venture capital for the company) was considered under this criterion.
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AAO agreed: the Petitioner is not the author of the reviews, they are not scholarly articles, and the hosting website is not a professional or major trade publication.
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AAO agreed: the Petitioner is not the author of the reviews, they are not scholarly articles, and the hosting website is not a professional or major trade publication.
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one-time major internationally recognized achievement
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO agreed that the Certificate of Recognition and Tech Specialist recognition do not approach the level of a Nobel-caliber major internationally recognized award.
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AAO agreed that the Certificate of Recognition and Tech Specialist recognition do not approach the level of a Nobel-caliber major internationally recognized award.
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