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EB-1AEB-1A · High remunerationEstablishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Other2,019 papers
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · High remuneration
high salary or other significantly high remuneration
Why the evidence was persuasive
AAO found the evidence reflects the Petitioner was a full-time salaried employee in 2018 and last worked freelance in 2004, contradicting the Director's freelance finding. AAO also found that comparison to top-level earners is not required at step one but is appropriate for final merits.
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AAO found the evidence reflects the Petitioner was a full-time salaried employee in 2018 and last worked freelance in 2004, contradicting the Director's freelance finding. AAO also found that comparison to top-level earners is not required at step one but is appropriate for final merits.
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EB-1AEB-1A · Published materialEstablishedAutomated extraction · broader context
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Other2,019 papers
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Published material
published material in professional or major media
Why the evidence was persuasive
AAO found that while the articles publicized the Petitioner's hiring, they provide sufficient information relating to her and her work to satisfy the plain language of the criterion. AAO agreed that not all four publications were established as major media but found that articles from Deadline Hollywood and Broadcast magazine meet all requirements.
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AAO found that while the articles publicized the Petitioner's hiring, they provide sufficient information relating to her and her work to satisfy the plain language of the criterion. AAO agreed that not all four publications were established as major media but found that articles from Deadline Hollywood and Broadcast magazine meet all requirements.
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EB-1AEB-1A · Leading / critical roleEstablishedAutomated extraction · broader context
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Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Leading / critical role
leading or critical role for distinguished organizations or establishments
Why the evidence was persuasive
AAO agreed that some testimonial evidence lacked sufficient detail about specific roles, but found the Petitioner demonstrated a leading role as Executive Vice President for her current employer and established that employer's distinguished reputation.
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AAO agreed that some testimonial evidence lacked sufficient detail about specific roles, but found the Petitioner demonstrated a leading role as Executive Vice President for her current employer and established that employer's distinguished reputation.
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EB-1AEB-1A · High remunerationReservedAutomated extraction · broader context
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Other
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · High remuneration
high salary or remuneration
What the decision said
AAO faulted the Director for stating no evidence was provided when the RFE itself acknowledged evidence under this criterion. Remanded for proper consideration.
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AAO faulted the Director for stating no evidence was provided when the RFE itself acknowledged evidence under this criterion. Remanded for proper consideration.
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NIWNIW · National importanceNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
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Other
Issue evaluated
NIW · National importance
substantial merit and national importance
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO agreed the work has substantial merit but found the record insufficient to show the prospective impact of her proposed endeavor would extend beyond her own company and clientele to broadly affect the relevant industries or the national economy at the level of national importance required under Dhanasar.
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AAO agreed the work has substantial merit but found the record insufficient to show the prospective impact of her proposed endeavor would extend beyond her own company and clientele to broadly affect the relevant industries or the national economy at the level of national importance required under Dhanasar.
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EB-1AEB-1A · High remunerationReservedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Computer Science / AI
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · High remuneration
high salary
What the decision said
Director's RFE stated this criterion was met, but the final decision neither counted it nor explained a contrary conclusion. AAO remands for the Director to determine whether this criterion is satisfied.
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Director's RFE stated this criterion was met, but the final decision neither counted it nor explained a contrary conclusion. AAO remands for the Director to determine whether this criterion is satisfied.
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