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EB-1AEB-1A · Artistic displayNot established
Case facts
Computer Science / AI2,015 papers
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Artistic display
Display of the Alien's Work at Artistic Exhibitions or Showcases
Why AAO was not persuaded
The Petitioner failed to show that the scientific competition constituted an artistic venue that displayed his work, as required by the criterion.
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The Petitioner failed to show that the scientific competition constituted an artistic venue that displayed his work, as required by the criterion.
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The documentation confirmed participation but did not show international stature or recognition as a major award. The Petitioner provided no evidence of international media coverage comparable to awards like the Oscars or Olympic medals.
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The documentation confirmed participation but did not show international stature or recognition as a major award. The Petitioner provided no evidence of international media coverage comparable to awards like the Oscars or Olympic medals.
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Published Material in Professional or Major Trade Publications or Other Major Media
Why AAO was not persuaded
The Petitioner failed to provide supporting evidence such as independent rating or circulation statistics to substantiate the claimed audience, did not provide radio interview transcripts, and the website screenshots reflected quotes by the Petitioner rather than published material about him.
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The Petitioner failed to provide supporting evidence such as independent rating or circulation statistics to substantiate the claimed audience, did not provide radio interview transcripts, and the website screenshots reflected quotes by the Petitioner rather than published material about him.
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EB-1AEB-1A · Original contributionsNot established
Case facts
Computer Science / AI2,015 papers
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Original contributions
Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, or Business-Related Contributions of Major Significance
Why AAO was not persuaded
The Petitioner himself had initially indicated the letter reflected his contribution, and the record contains no evidence showing contributions of major significance. The Petitioner also failed to identify which evidence he claimed supported this criterion.
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The Petitioner himself had initially indicated the letter reflected his contribution, and the record contains no evidence showing contributions of major significance. The Petitioner also failed to identify which evidence he claimed supported this criterion.
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Lesser Nationally or Internationally Recognized Prizes or Awards
Why AAO was not persuaded
The Petitioner did not contest the Director's finding on appeal, and the record does not demonstrate the award is nationally or internationally recognized for excellence in the field.
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The Petitioner did not contest the Director's finding on appeal, and the record does not demonstrate the award is nationally or internationally recognized for excellence in the field.
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EB-1AEB-1A · High remunerationNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Other
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · High remuneration
high salary
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO disagreed with the Director, finding the submitted data did not account for local salary variations or more recent OES data available at time of filing. Industry-specific data also lacked comparable job titles, duties, education, and location information. More current localized data indicated the Petitioner's salary was only slightly above average for his occupation and location.
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AAO disagreed with the Director, finding the submitted data did not account for local salary variations or more recent OES data available at time of filing. Industry-specific data also lacked comparable job titles, duties, education, and location information. More current localized data indicated the Petitioner's salary was only slightly above average for his occupation and location.
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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
AAO reviewed the letters but found they described impact on individual breweries rather than major significance to the field as a whole. Given more than 5,000 breweries in the U.S., working with a small number did not demonstrate field-wide impact.
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AAO reviewed the letters but found they described impact on individual breweries rather than major significance to the field as a whole. Given more than 5,000 breweries in the U.S., working with a small number did not demonstrate field-wide impact.
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AAO held that when read as a whole, the regulation requires participation as a judge in a planned activity or event, not merely ad hoc provision of advice. The Petitioner's emails showed expert advice but not participation as a judge of others' work.
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AAO held that when read as a whole, the regulation requires participation as a judge in a planned activity or event, not merely ad hoc provision of advice. The Petitioner's emails showed expert advice but not participation as a judge of others' work.
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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
AAO affirmed the Director's finding. Prospective employment agreements do not establish past high remuneration, and the financial documents were in the husband's name, incomplete, and unverified by tax documentation.
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AAO affirmed the Director's finding. Prospective employment agreements do not establish past high remuneration, and the financial documents were in the husband's name, incomplete, and unverified by tax documentation.
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AAO affirmed that this criterion applies to performing artists and requires specific types of evidence (box office receipts, record/cassette/CD/video sales). The Petitioner is not a performing artist and cannot redirect exhibition evidence to satisfy this criterion.
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AAO affirmed that this criterion applies to performing artists and requires specific types of evidence (box office receipts, record/cassette/CD/video sales). The Petitioner is not a performing artist and cannot redirect exhibition evidence to satisfy this criterion.
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