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EB-1A EB-1A · Scholarly authorship Established Automated extraction · broader context
Dec 31, 2020 Case facts
Medicine / Clinical 243 citations
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Scholarly authorship authorship of scholarly articles in professional publications
Why the evidence was persuasive
AAO agreed the Petitioner met criterion (vi) based on his publication record in professional journals and textbooks.
Why this is useful
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View full reasoning + AAO agreed the Petitioner met criterion (vi) based on his publication record in professional journals and textbooks. Exact record locator: findings_long.parquet filename_stem=2020-12-31_07_B2203; source_row=26809
Open source dataset ↗ EB-1A EB-1A · High remuneration Established Automated extraction · broader context
Dec 31, 2020 Case facts
Medicine / Clinical 243 citations
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · High remuneration high salary or other significantly high remuneration
Why the evidence was persuasive
AAO affirmed the Director's finding that the Petitioner met the high salary criterion based on his 2018 earnings.
Why this is useful
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View full reasoning + AAO affirmed the Director's finding that the Petitioner met the high salary criterion based on his 2018 earnings. Exact record locator: findings_long.parquet filename_stem=2020-12-31_07_B2203; source_row=26811
Open source dataset ↗ EB-1A EB-1A · Scholarly authorship Established Automated extraction · broader context
Dec 31, 2020 Case facts
Civil / Structural Engineering Manager 6 papers
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Scholarly authorship authorship of scholarly articles
Why the evidence was persuasive
AAO agrees the Petitioner satisfied the authorship criterion.
Why this is useful
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View full reasoning + AAO agrees the Petitioner satisfied the authorship criterion. Exact record locator: findings_long.parquet filename_stem=2020-12-31_09_B2203; source_row=26825
Open source dataset ↗ EB-1A EB-1A · Artistic display Not pursued Automated extraction · broader context
Dec 31, 2020 Case facts
Civil / Structural Engineering Manager 6 papers
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Artistic display display of work at artistic exhibitions or showcases
What the decision said
Petitioner initially claimed this criterion but did not pursue it on appeal; AAO considers it waived.
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View full reasoning + Petitioner initially claimed this criterion but did not pursue it on appeal; AAO considers it waived. Exact record locator: findings_long.parquet filename_stem=2020-12-31_09_B2203; source_row=26826
Open source dataset ↗ EB-1A EB-1A · Final merits Reserved Automated extraction · broader context
Dec 31, 2020 Case facts
Civil / Structural Engineering Manager 6 papers
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Final merits final merits determination
What the decision said
AAO reserved the formal final merits determination because step 1 was not satisfied, while noting in the aggregate the record does not support extraordinary ability.
Why this is useful
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View full reasoning + AAO reserved the formal final merits determination because step 1 was not satisfied, while noting in the aggregate the record does not support extraordinary ability. Exact record locator: findings_long.parquet filename_stem=2020-12-31_09_B2203; source_row=26828
Open source dataset ↗ EB-1A EB-1A · Judging Established Automated extraction · broader context
Dec 31, 2020 Case facts
Civil / Structural Engineering Manager 6 papers
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Judging participation as a judge of the work of others
Why the evidence was persuasive
AAO agrees the Petitioner satisfied this criterion based on his peer review activities.
Why this is useful
See how invitations, completed assignments, and the nature of judging were documented and weighed.
View full reasoning + AAO agrees the Petitioner satisfied this criterion based on his peer review activities. Exact record locator: findings_long.parquet filename_stem=2020-12-31_09_B2203; source_row=26823
Open source dataset ↗ EB-1A EB-1A · Leading / critical role Reserved Automated extraction · broader context
Dec 31, 2020 Case facts
Business / Management
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Leading / critical role leading or critical role
What the decision said
AAO reserved this issue because resolving it would be unnecessary given the failure to meet three criteria.
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View full reasoning + AAO reserved this issue because resolving it would be unnecessary given the failure to meet three criteria. Exact record locator: findings_long.parquet filename_stem=2020-12-31_05_B2203; source_row=26802
Open source dataset ↗ EB-1A EB-1A · Published material Reserved Automated extraction · broader context
Dec 31, 2020 Case facts
Business / Management
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Published material published material about the petitioner
What the decision said
AAO reserved this issue because the Petitioner cannot fulfill the three-criteria initial evidentiary requirement, making resolution unnecessary.
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View full reasoning + AAO reserved this issue because the Petitioner cannot fulfill the three-criteria initial evidentiary requirement, making resolution unnecessary. Exact record locator: findings_long.parquet filename_stem=2020-12-31_05_B2203; source_row=26801
Open source dataset ↗ EB-1A EB-1A · Scholarly authorship Not established Automated extraction · broader context
Dec 31, 2020 Case facts
Business / Management
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Scholarly authorship authorship of scholarly articles
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO found the magazines' own websites and editorial statements indicate they target consumers, brides-to-be, and the general public rather than learned professionals.
Why this is useful
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View full reasoning + AAO found the magazines' own websites and editorial statements indicate they target consumers, brides-to-be, and the general public rather than learned professionals. Exact record locator: findings_long.parquet filename_stem=2020-12-31_05_B2203; source_row=26799
Open source dataset ↗ EB-1A EB-1A · Awards Established Automated extraction · broader context
Dec 31, 2020 Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Awards lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards
Why the evidence was persuasive
AAO agreed with the Director that the Petitioner satisfied the awards criterion.
Why this is useful
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View full reasoning + AAO agreed with the Director that the Petitioner satisfied the awards criterion. Exact record locator: findings_long.parquet filename_stem=2020-12-31_01_B2203; source_row=26777
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