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The Beneficiary received $17,952 in both 2015 and 2016, which was $27,048 below the proffered wage of $45,000. AAO rejected the argument to prorate wages, noting that the Beneficiary was employed part-time all of 2015 and only a fraction of the $17,952 was earned after the priority date.
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The Beneficiary received $17,952 in both 2015 and 2016, which was $27,048 below the proffered wage of $45,000. AAO rejected the argument to prorate wages, noting that the Beneficiary was employed part-time all of 2015 and only a fraction of the $17,952 was earned after the priority date.
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The period of growing gross receipts was not long enough and the volume not large enough to demonstrate a historical pattern of growth. The claimed reallocation of 'outside services' expenditures was speculative with no evidence provided. Projected future revenue increases would not retroactively establish past ability to pay.
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The period of growing gross receipts was not long enough and the volume not large enough to demonstrate a historical pattern of growth. The claimed reallocation of 'outside services' expenditures was speculative with no evidence provided. Projected future revenue increases would not retroactively establish past ability to pay.
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Labor certification requires advanced degree or equivalent
Why the evidence was persuasive
AAO determined that the additional language in H.14 beyond standard Kellogg language does not permit anything less than an advanced degree, because the language restricts any suitable combination to being equivalent to the actual minimum requirements (master's degree + 24 months, or bachelor's degree + 5 years).
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AAO determined that the additional language in H.14 beyond standard Kellogg language does not permit anything less than an advanced degree, because the language restricts any suitable combination to being equivalent to the actual minimum requirements (master's degree + 24 months, or bachelor's degree + 5 years).
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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
AAO agreed with the Director, finding no circulation data establishing major-media status, improperly certified translations, and minimal weight given to Wikipedia entries.
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AAO agreed with the Director, finding no circulation data establishing major-media status, improperly certified translations, and minimal weight given to Wikipedia entries.
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lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO found the record lacked evidence that the various awards were given for excellence in cinematography or that they enjoy national or international recognition in the field.
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AAO found the record lacked evidence that the various awards were given for excellence in cinematography or that they enjoy national or international recognition in the field.
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AAO found the letters showed only that she was invited, not that she actually judged, and the photographs and record did not establish she judged the work of others in the same or allied field.
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AAO found the letters showed only that she was invited, not that she actually judged, and the photographs and record did not establish she judged the work of others in the same or allied field.
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EB-1A · Major award
one-time major internationally recognized award
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO found the Certificate of Honor, a 'special gratitude award' from a film market, was not shown to be globally recognized comparable to a Nobel, Academy Award, or Olympic medal.
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AAO found the Certificate of Honor, a 'special gratitude award' from a film market, was not shown to be globally recognized comparable to a Nobel, Academy Award, or Olympic medal.
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