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EB-1AEB-1A · High remunerationNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
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EB-1A · High remuneration
high salary or significantly high remuneration
Why AAO was not persuaded
Although paystubs were listed in the briefs, the financial documentation was not actually contained in the record. Even if the salary had been established, the record lacked geographical or position-appropriate compensation surveys showing the salary is high relative to other mobile application developers.
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Although paystubs were listed in the briefs, the financial documentation was not actually contained in the record. Even if the salary had been established, the record lacked geographical or position-appropriate compensation surveys showing the salary is high relative to other mobile application developers.
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display of work at artistic exhibitions or showcases
Why AAO was not persuaded
The Petitioner did not provide evidence showing the Beneficiary displayed his work at these events, and the conferences were primarily commercial in nature rather than artistic exhibitions or showcases as required by the regulation.
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The Petitioner did not provide evidence showing the Beneficiary displayed his work at these events, and the conferences were primarily commercial in nature rather than artistic exhibitions or showcases as required by the regulation.
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The Petitioner did not submit corroborating evidence such as correspondence confirming the Beneficiary's participation as a judge, materials identifying him in such a role, or other relevant documentation.
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The Petitioner did not submit corroborating evidence such as correspondence confirming the Beneficiary's participation as a judge, materials identifying him in such a role, or other relevant documentation.
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The criterion requires membership of the Beneficiary, not the Petitioner. The Petitioner failed to show these organizations extend individual membership, that the Petitioner's partnerships equate to the Beneficiary's membership, or that these organizations require outstanding achievements judged by recognized national or international experts.
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The criterion requires membership of the Beneficiary, not the Petitioner. The Petitioner failed to show these organizations extend individual membership, that the Petitioner's partnerships equate to the Beneficiary's membership, or that these organizations require outstanding achievements judged by recognized national or international experts.
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EB-1AEB-1A · Published materialNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
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EB-1A · Published material
published material about the alien
Why AAO was not persuaded
The record contained numerous articles about the Petitioner, its products, and its business activities, but none were about the Beneficiary relating to his work. Articles about an employer do not satisfy this criterion, and the Petitioner failed to provide comparative circulation statistics to establish major media status.
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The record contained numerous articles about the Petitioner, its products, and its business activities, but none were about the Beneficiary relating to his work. Articles about an employer do not satisfy this criterion, and the Petitioner failed to provide comparative circulation statistics to establish major media status.
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EB-1AEB-1A · Final meritsReservedAutomated extraction · broader context
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Biomedical / Life Sciences118 citations
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Final merits
final merits determination
What the decision said
AAO declined to reach the final merits determination because the Petitioner did not meet the threshold requirement of at least three criteria, but noted in dicta that the record would not support a finding of extraordinary ability.
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AAO declined to reach the final merits determination because the Petitioner did not meet the threshold requirement of at least three criteria, but noted in dicta that the record would not support a finding of extraordinary ability.
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leading or critical role for distinguished organizations
What the decision said
AAO declined to reach this criterion because the Beneficiary could not satisfy three criteria in any event, making the analysis unnecessary to the result.
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AAO declined to reach this criterion because the Beneficiary could not satisfy three criteria in any event, making the analysis unnecessary to the result.
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EB-1AEB-1A · Final meritsReservedAutomated extraction · broader context
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EB-1A · Final merits
final merits determination
What the decision said
AAO did not conduct a formal final merits determination as the initial evidence threshold was not met, but noted in dicta that the record does not support the required acclaim and recognition.
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AAO did not conduct a formal final merits determination as the initial evidence threshold was not met, but noted in dicta that the record does not support the required acclaim and recognition.
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