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EB-1AEB-1A · High remunerationEstablishedAutomated extraction · broader context
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EB-1A · High remuneration
High salary or other remuneration relative to others in the field
Why the evidence was persuasive
The Petitioner provided probative evidence of his 2015 year-end earnings along with evidence from two reliable sources demonstrating that he commanded a high salary relative to others working in the same occupation in his geographic region.
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The Petitioner provided probative evidence of his 2015 year-end earnings along with evidence from two reliable sources demonstrating that he commanded a high salary relative to others working in the same occupation in his geographic region.
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AAO agreed that the Petitioner demonstrated he was asked to participate as a judge in the college thesis evaluation for the animation department's graduating class of 2015.
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AAO agreed that the Petitioner demonstrated he was asked to participate as a judge in the college thesis evaluation for the animation department's graduating class of 2015.
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Date Beneficiary's post-baccalaureate experience began
What the decision said
AAO does not resolve whether the Beneficiary's post-baccalaureate period began in June 2008 or upon diploma issuance in February 2009; instead, it remands for the Director to consider whether O-A-'s provisional-certificate rule applies.
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AAO does not resolve whether the Beneficiary's post-baccalaureate period began in June 2008 or upon diploma issuance in February 2009; instead, it remands for the Director to consider whether O-A-'s provisional-certificate rule applies.
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The January 2016 financial-officer statement is inadequate, and the only annual report submitted covers 2014; no evidence demonstrates ability to pay in subsequent years, and the Petitioner has filed multiple I-140s for other beneficiaries requiring proof of ability to pay combined proffered wages.
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The January 2016 financial-officer statement is inadequate, and the only annual report submitted covers 2014; no evidence demonstrates ability to pay in subsequent years, and the Petitioner has filed multiple I-140s for other beneficiaries requiring proof of ability to pay combined proffered wages.
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Documentation of five years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience
Why AAO was not persuaded
Letters from the two prior Indian employers fail to describe the Beneficiary's experience as required by regulation; coworker affidavits are insufficient because the Petitioner did not show the unavailability of compliant employer letters or corroborate the coworkers' employment, and inconsistencies regarding the Beneficiary's role at one employer remain unresolved.
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Letters from the two prior Indian employers fail to describe the Beneficiary's experience as required by regulation; coworker affidavits are insufficient because the Petitioner did not show the unavailability of compliant employer letters or corroborate the coworkers' employment, and inconsistencies regarding the Beneficiary's role at one employer remain unresolved.
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leading or critical role for organizations or establishments with a distinguished reputation
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO found that while the Petitioner is one of nearly 100 valued performers, the reference letter did not establish a leading or critical role, lacking specific information on the impact of his performance, increased revenues, or that his role ranked above other performers.
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AAO found that while the Petitioner is one of nearly 100 valued performers, the reference letter did not establish a leading or critical role, lacking specific information on the impact of his performance, increased revenues, or that his role ranked above other performers.
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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 other significantly high remuneration
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO found that the Petitioner's $60,000 annual salary did not establish a high salary in relation to others in the field, as the salary data showed the most experienced workers could earn up to $58,500 and the top 10% earned at least $85,660, making the Petitioner's salary not comparably high.
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AAO found that the Petitioner's $60,000 annual salary did not establish a high salary in relation to others in the field, as the salary data showed the most experienced workers could earn up to $58,500 and the top 10% earned at least $85,660, making the Petitioner's salary not comparably high.
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