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EB-1AEB-1A · AwardsNot established
Case facts
Mathematics / Statistics
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Awards
nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards
Why AAO was not persuaded
The student scholarship and training completion certificates do not demonstrate nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence in the field; they reflect academic achievement and professional development at the Petitioner's own institution.
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The student scholarship and training completion certificates do not demonstrate nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence in the field; they reflect academic achievement and professional development at the Petitioner's own institution.
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EB-1AEB-1A · Published materialNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Other
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Published material
Published material in professional or major trade publications or other major media
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO found that the Petitioner failed to demonstrate that the media outlets qualified as major media. The traffic statistics provided were incomplete, the TV station lacked evidence of reputation and viewership, and merely posting an article online does not constitute publication in major media.
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AAO found that the Petitioner failed to demonstrate that the media outlets qualified as major media. The traffic statistics provided were incomplete, the TV station lacked evidence of reputation and viewership, and merely posting an article online does not constitute publication in major media.
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Participation as a judge of the work of others in the field
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO found the Petitioner's refereeing activities were limited to youth matches, lacked sufficient documentary evidence of judging duties, and were inconsistent with his organization's requirements for qualified umpires.
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AAO found the Petitioner's refereeing activities were limited to youth matches, lacked sufficient documentary evidence of judging duties, and were inconsistent with his organization's requirements for qualified umpires.
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Display of the alien's work at artistic exhibitions or showcases
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO found that the Petitioner's participation in taekwondo competitions did not constitute display at 'artistic exhibitions or showcases' as required by the plain language of the criterion.
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AAO found that the Petitioner's participation in taekwondo competitions did not constitute display at 'artistic exhibitions or showcases' as required by the plain language of the criterion.
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Membership in associations requiring outstanding achievements
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO found that the Petitioner did not provide supporting evidence showing that membership on either team required outstanding achievements as judged by recognized national or international experts, as required by the plain language of the criterion.
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AAO found that the Petitioner did not provide supporting evidence showing that membership on either team required outstanding achievements as judged by recognized national or international experts, as required by the plain language of the criterion.
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EB-1AEB-1A · Major awardNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Other
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Major award
One-time major internationally recognized award
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO affirmed the Director's finding, concluding that news coverage of the medals was local or national in nature and did not reflect recognition by the general public commensurate with a major internationally recognized award.
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AAO affirmed the Director's finding, concluding that news coverage of the medals was local or national in nature and did not reflect recognition by the general public commensurate with a major internationally recognized award.
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EB-1AEB-1A · Original contributionsNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Mathematics / Statistics
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Original contributions
original contributions of major significance
Why AAO was not persuaded
The citation evidence (only 6 cites to one article, three of which were self-cites) and the recommendation letter do not establish that the Petitioner's work substantially influenced her field. Her unpublished cross-disciplinary project also lacks evidence of major impact or widespread adoption.
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The citation evidence (only 6 cites to one article, three of which were self-cites) and the recommendation letter do not establish that the Petitioner's work substantially influenced her field. Her unpublished cross-disciplinary project also lacks evidence of major impact or widespread adoption.
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EB-1AEB-1A · Final meritsReservedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Mathematics / Statistics
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Final merits
final merits determination
What the decision said
AAO declined to fully address the final merits determination because the Petitioner failed to meet the threshold of at least three criteria at step one, but noted in the aggregate the record does not support the required level of expertise.
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AAO declined to fully address the final merits determination because the Petitioner failed to meet the threshold of at least three criteria at step one, but noted in the aggregate the record does not support the required level of expertise.
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