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The bylaws showed that membership requires nomination by two existing members and certain educational or experiential backgrounds in chemical sciences, but this does not demonstrate that outstanding achievements are required for membership.
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The bylaws showed that membership requires nomination by two existing members and certain educational or experiential backgrounds in chemical sciences, but this does not demonstrate that outstanding achievements are required for membership.
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display of work at artistic exhibitions or showcases
Why the evidence was persuasive
AAO found in its prior appeal decision that the Petitioner met criterion (vii) for display at artistic exhibitions or showcases, the only criterion found met.
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AAO found in its prior appeal decision that the Petitioner met criterion (vii) for display at artistic exhibitions or showcases, the only criterion found met.
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AAO found the record lacked the required documentary categories for 2016, that 2014 and 2015 audited statements showed negative net income and net current assets, and that ability to pay multiple petitions was not established.
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AAO found the record lacked the required documentary categories for 2016, that 2014 and 2015 audited statements showed negative net income and net current assets, and that ability to pay multiple petitions was not established.
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offered position remains the same as on labor certification
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO found the change in primary worksite from Massachusetts to California changed the prevailing wage by nearly $20,000 and could have affected recruitment of U.S. workers, so the job opportunity is not the same.
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AAO found the change in primary worksite from Massachusetts to California changed the prevailing wage by nearly $20,000 and could have affected recruitment of U.S. workers, so the job opportunity is not the same.
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Beneficiary's possession of DOL-certified experience and special skills by priority date
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO found the company letter confirmed only title and dates, not duties or skills, and the manager's letter lacked corroboration of his affiliation with the former employer, so the Beneficiary's qualifying experience was not established.
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AAO found the company letter confirmed only title and dates, not duties or skills, and the manager's letter lacked corroboration of his affiliation with the former employer, so the Beneficiary's qualifying experience was not established.
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timing of acquisition relative to labor certification filing
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO held neither USCIS nor DOL policy permits successorship based on an acquisition that occurred more than three years before the labor certification's filing, and that the record does not establish the labor certification employer's intention to employ the Beneficiary as of the certification application's filing.
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AAO held neither USCIS nor DOL policy permits successorship based on an acquisition that occurred more than three years before the labor certification's filing, and that the record does not establish the labor certification employer's intention to employ the Beneficiary as of the certification application's filing.
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