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EB-1AEB-1A · Leading / critical roleReservedAutomated extraction · broader context
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Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Leading / critical role
leading or critical role for distinguished organizations
What the decision said
The Petitioner argued this criterion on appeal, but AAO declined to evaluate it because the minimum threshold of three criteria was already satisfied.
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The Petitioner argued this criterion on appeal, but AAO declined to evaluate it because the minimum threshold of three criteria was already satisfied.
Exact record locator: findings_long.parquet filename_stem=2020-07-23_03_B2203; source_row=26065 Revision: 081d2cac29dcadfec88fdd675d7a0c4294d72b3c
EB-1AEB-1A · High remunerationNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Other
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · High remuneration
high salary or significantly high remuneration
Why AAO was not persuaded
Petitioner worked in the Philippines, so wage statistics from the Philippines were required; the U.S. payscale data was not appropriate evidence and the asserted glassdoor/salary.com Philippines data was not in the record.
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Petitioner worked in the Philippines, so wage statistics from the Philippines were required; the U.S. payscale data was not appropriate evidence and the asserted glassdoor/salary.com Philippines data was not in the record.
Exact record locator: findings_long.parquet filename_stem=2020-07-22_02_B2203; source_row=26047 Revision: 081d2cac29dcadfec88fdd675d7a0c4294d72b3c
EB-1AEB-1A · Original contributionsNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Other
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Original contributions
original contributions of major significance
Why AAO was not persuaded
The certificates and letters showed quality of work but did not identify originality or specific examples of how Petitioner's contributions were widely implemented or otherwise of major significance to the field.
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The certificates and letters showed quality of work but did not identify originality or specific examples of how Petitioner's contributions were widely implemented or otherwise of major significance to the field.
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lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards
Why AAO was not persuaded
The People Manager award was for HR practitioners, not administrative managers; the remaining certificates either lacked evidence they were in Petitioner's field or did not specify the field, and none was shown to be nationally or internationally recognized.
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The People Manager award was for HR practitioners, not administrative managers; the remaining certificates either lacked evidence they were in Petitioner's field or did not specify the field, and none was shown to be nationally or internationally recognized.
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membership in associations requiring outstanding achievements
Why AAO was not persuaded
The record lacked bylaws or membership requirements corroborating that the associations require outstanding achievements judged by recognized national or international experts.
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The record lacked bylaws or membership requirements corroborating that the associations require outstanding achievements judged by recognized national or international experts.
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The commendation letter did not discuss publications; comparable evidence under § 204.5(h)(4) was inappropriate because Petitioner did not show the criterion does not readily apply to administrative managers; and the manuscript was not shown to have been published.
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The commendation letter did not discuss publications; comparable evidence under § 204.5(h)(4) was inappropriate because Petitioner did not show the criterion does not readily apply to administrative managers; and the manuscript was not shown to have been published.
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Being a guest speaker is not equivalent to judging the work of others, and the certificate for the [REDACTED] panel lacked details about duties, the field, or the work judged to show it was in the same or allied field as administrative management.
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Being a guest speaker is not equivalent to judging the work of others, and the certificate for the [REDACTED] panel lacked details about duties, the field, or the work judged to show it was in the same or allied field as administrative management.
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EB-1AEB-1A · Major awardNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Other
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Major award
one-time major internationally recognized award
Why AAO was not persuaded
The award must be major and internationally recognized (such as Nobel, Pulitzer, Academy Award, Olympic Medal); being issued by an international company does not suffice and Petitioner provided no media coverage or other evidence of international recognition.
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The award must be major and internationally recognized (such as Nobel, Pulitzer, Academy Award, Olympic Medal); being issued by an international company does not suffice and Petitioner provided no media coverage or other evidence of international recognition.
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leading or critical role for organizations with distinguished reputation
Why AAO was not persuaded
The evidence lacked titles with matching duties or details establishing a leading role; letters lacked specific examples showing critical importance to outcomes; and Petitioner did not establish the organizations enjoy a distinguished reputation.
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The evidence lacked titles with matching duties or details establishing a leading role; letters lacked specific examples showing critical importance to outcomes; and Petitioner did not establish the organizations enjoy a distinguished reputation.
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