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Membership in associations requiring outstanding achievements
Why the evidence was persuasive
AAO found that the government resolution establishing that national team candidates must have 'reached the highest level' in official competitions sufficiently established that membership requires outstanding achievements, satisfying criterion ii.
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AAO found that the government resolution establishing that national team candidates must have 'reached the highest level' in official competitions sufficiently established that membership requires outstanding achievements, satisfying criterion ii.
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Lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards
Why the evidence was persuasive
AAO agreed with the Director that the Petitioner's receipt of medals at the 2013 and 2014 World Championships and in the 2014 competition satisfied criterion i.
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AAO agreed with the Director that the Petitioner's receipt of medals at the 2013 and 2014 World Championships and in the 2014 competition satisfied criterion i.
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Motion to Reopen — New Facts with Documentary Evidence
Why AAO was not persuaded
The submitted tax return figures lacked net income and net current assets data; claims of additional financial resources had already been dismissed; the only supporting documentation consisted of Kinser reports already in the record; and the Petitioner still did not submit evidence of its total proffered wage obligations to all I-140 beneficiaries — a deficiency flagged since 2013.
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The submitted tax return figures lacked net income and net current assets data; claims of additional financial resources had already been dismissed; the only supporting documentation consisted of Kinser reports already in the record; and the Petitioner still did not submit evidence of its total proffered wage obligations to all I-140 beneficiaries — a deficiency flagged since 2013.
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Motion to Reconsider — Incorrect Application of Law or Policy
Why AAO was not persuaded
The Petitioner did not claim any incorrect application of law or policy in the most recent AAO decision, nor raised any legal basis not already considered and dismissed in prior decisions.
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The Petitioner did not claim any incorrect application of law or policy in the most recent AAO decision, nor raised any legal basis not already considered and dismissed in prior decisions.
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EB-1AEB-1A · High remunerationNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
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Issue evaluated
EB-1A · High remuneration
high salary or remuneration
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO disagreed with the Director's favorable finding. The CIPRA survey did not provide a position-specific comparison, the U.S. DOL data was inappropriate for evaluating Chinese wages, and the Robert Walters survey compared the Petitioner (a deputy general manager) to senior brand managers, a lower-level position. The Petitioner failed to establish a meaningful comparison to others in the same or similar position.
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AAO disagreed with the Director's favorable finding. The CIPRA survey did not provide a position-specific comparison, the U.S. DOL data was inappropriate for evaluating Chinese wages, and the Robert Walters survey compared the Petitioner (a deputy general manager) to senior brand managers, a lower-level position. The Petitioner failed to establish a meaningful comparison to others in the same or similar position.
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AAO agreed with the Director. The reference letter provided general assertions about the Petitioner's importance without probative detail about how his specific role was leading or critical. The undated third-party personnel list was insufficient to establish the management structure.…
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AAO agreed with the Director. The reference letter provided general assertions about the Petitioner's importance without probative detail about how his specific role was leading or critical. The undated third-party personnel list was insufficient to establish the management structure. Evidence for the second employer was similarly thin, with only an unattributed two-sentence employment certificate and no senior official letter with personal knowledge.
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EB-1AEB-1A · Final meritsNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
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Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Final merits
final merits determination
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO conducted a brief final merits review despite finding fewer than three criteria met. The Petitioner's recognition was limited to early-career events from over ten years before filing, and his more recent corporate brand management work showed success but not the level of acclaim required for extraordinary ability.
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AAO conducted a brief final merits review despite finding fewer than three criteria met. The Petitioner's recognition was limited to early-career events from over ten years before filing, and his more recent corporate brand management work showed success but not the level of acclaim required for extraordinary ability.
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Leading or critical role for distinguished organizations or establishments
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO found that the letter alone was insufficient to establish a formal team captain role critical to the team's success, and no evidence was submitted establishing the distinguished reputation of the national or junior national taekwondo team. On motion, the Petitioner did not address AAO's reasons or explain legal/policy error.
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AAO found that the letter alone was insufficient to establish a formal team captain role critical to the team's success, and no evidence was submitted establishing the distinguished reputation of the national or junior national taekwondo team. On motion, the Petitioner did not address AAO's reasons or explain legal/policy error.
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AAO found that the letters from the federation president contained unexplained inconsistencies regarding the number and dates of competitions where the Petitioner judged, and the Petitioner provided no corroborating evidence such as judging certifications or official event records. On motion, the Petitioner did not address these inconsistencies or explain how AAO misapplied law or policy.
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AAO found that the letters from the federation president contained unexplained inconsistencies regarding the number and dates of competitions where the Petitioner judged, and the Petitioner provided no corroborating evidence such as judging certifications or official event records. On motion, the Petitioner did not address these inconsistencies or explain how AAO misapplied law or policy.
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EB-1AEB-1A · Original contributionsNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
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Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Original contributions
Original contributions of major significance in the field
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO found the testimonial letters mentioned the Petitioner's athletic successes and national team membership but did not specifically articulate how his contributions were original or of major significance and their impact on subsequent work. AAO clarified it did not reject the letters outright but found them insufficiently specific.
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AAO found the testimonial letters mentioned the Petitioner's athletic successes and national team membership but did not specifically articulate how his contributions were original or of major significance and their impact on subsequent work. AAO clarified it did not reject the letters outright but found them insufficiently specific.
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