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NIWprocedural or otherNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Social Sciences
Issue evaluated
procedural or other
Timely filing of motion to reconsider
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO held that under 8 C.F.R. § 1.2, legal holidays are counted within the filing period unless the last day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday. December 22, 2015 — the last day of the period — was none of those, so the motion filed December 23, 2015 (34 days after the decision) was untimely. The Petitioner's interpretation was inconsistent with the regulation and unsupported by precedent or USCIS policy.
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AAO held that under 8 C.F.R. § 1.2, legal holidays are counted within the filing period unless the last day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday. December 22, 2015 — the last day of the period — was none of those, so the motion filed December 23, 2015 (34 days after the decision) was untimely. The Petitioner's interpretation was inconsistent with the regulation and unsupported by precedent or USCIS policy.
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display of work at artistic exhibitions or showcases
Why the evidence was persuasive
AAO found that the record reflects the Petitioner has performed at artistic exhibitions and showcases, and accordingly concluded she meets this criterion.
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AAO found that the record reflects the Petitioner has performed at artistic exhibitions and showcases, and accordingly concluded she meets this criterion.
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AAO agreed with the Director that the Petitioner's consulting activities—analyzing business strategies, issuing traffic reports, and making client recommendations—do not constitute participation as a judge of the work of others in the field.
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AAO agreed with the Director that the Petitioner's consulting activities—analyzing business strategies, issuing traffic reports, and making client recommendations—do not constitute participation as a judge of the work of others in the field.
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EB-1AEB-1A · Original contributionsNot established
Case facts
Business / Management
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Original contributions
original contributions of major significance
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO agreed with the Director, finding that the letters and client documentation did not show the Petitioner's work widely affected the field beyond his individual clients' projects or otherwise rose to the level of major significance in the field as a whole.
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Distinguish original work from evidence that the contribution had major significance across the field.
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AAO agreed with the Director, finding that the letters and client documentation did not show the Petitioner's work widely affected the field beyond his individual clients' projects or otherwise rose to the level of major significance in the field as a whole.
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AAO found the LinkedIn articles did not qualify as scholarly articles in professional or major trade publications or other major media, noting no evidence they were scholarly in nature or that LinkedIn's platform constitutes a professional publication in digital marketing.
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AAO found the LinkedIn articles did not qualify as scholarly articles in professional or major trade publications or other major media, noting no evidence they were scholarly in nature or that LinkedIn's platform constitutes a professional publication in digital marketing.
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EB-1AEB-1A · Leading / critical roleEstablishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Business / Management
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Leading / critical role
leading or critical role
Why the evidence was persuasive
AAO agreed with the Director that the Petitioner fulfilled the leading or critical role criterion, noting the record reflects he performed in a critical role as a digital marketing consultant for an organization with a distinguished reputation.
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AAO agreed with the Director that the Petitioner fulfilled the leading or critical role criterion, noting the record reflects he performed in a critical role as a digital marketing consultant for an organization with a distinguished reputation.
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AAO concluded that the Petitioner's judging experience did not distinguish him from others at the top; his three articles and book chapter with only 31 total citations did not demonstrate sustained acclaim; his salary above the 75th percentile but below the 90th percentile was insufficient; his memberships were open to all certified physicians; and his recommendation letters lacked specifics showing major significance or un…
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AAO concluded that the Petitioner's judging experience did not distinguish him from others at the top; his three articles and book chapter with only 31 total citations did not demonstrate sustained acclaim; his salary above the 75th percentile but below the 90th percentile was insufficient; his memberships were open to all certified physicians; and his recommendation letters lacked specifics showing major significance or unusual influence.
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EB-1AEB-1A · Final meritsNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Other10 papers
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Final merits
Final merits determination — sustained national or international acclaim
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO found that even considering all evidence in the aggregate, the petitioner did not establish sustained national or international acclaim or that he is among the small percentage at the very top of his field.…
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AAO found that even considering all evidence in the aggregate, the petitioner did not establish sustained national or international acclaim or that he is among the small percentage at the very top of his field. Download statistics do not establish significant impact on the field, the publication history is modest, the judging evidence was incomplete, and no leading or critical roles beyond his recently-obtained employment were demonstrated.
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