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EB-1AEB-1A · Original contributionsNot established
Case facts
Computer Science / AI
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Original contributions
original contributions
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO noted it had previously analyzed the significance of his software applications and reference letters and found the original contributions criterion was not met.
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AAO noted it had previously analyzed the significance of his software applications and reference letters and found the original contributions criterion was not met.
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Translations of television interviews and promotional videos were uncertified and incomplete, and the videos concerned the Petitioner's software application rather than being published material about the Petitioner.
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Translations of television interviews and promotional videos were uncertified and incomplete, and the videos concerned the Petitioner's software application rather than being published material about the Petitioner.
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AAO found the Petitioner failed to identify which criteria did not apply to a jiu jitsu instructor, did not explain why those criteria did not apply, and did not establish how his documentation was comparable.
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AAO found the Petitioner failed to identify which criteria did not apply to a jiu jitsu instructor, did not explain why those criteria did not apply, and did not establish how his documentation was comparable.
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EB-1AEB-1A · High remunerationNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
OtherFaculty
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · High remuneration
high salary or significantly high remuneration
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO found that even with the amended tax return showing $49,780 income, the Petitioner's earnings fell below the average for jiu jitsu coaches in Florida and did not constitute a high or significantly high salary relative to others in the field.
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AAO found that even with the amended tax return showing $49,780 income, the Petitioner's earnings fell below the average for jiu jitsu coaches in Florida and did not constitute a high or significantly high salary relative to others in the field.
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lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO addressed this criterion although the Director did not, finding that the four certificates and references to 'titles' lacked sufficient evidence to demonstrate they were nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence in the field.
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AAO addressed this criterion although the Director did not, finding that the four certificates and references to 'titles' lacked sufficient evidence to demonstrate they were nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence in the field.
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membership in associations requiring outstanding achievements
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO concluded the membership card and letter regarding the Petitioner's third-degree black belt status did not show that the membership required outstanding achievements judged by recognized national or international experts.
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AAO concluded the membership card and letter regarding the Petitioner's third-degree black belt status did not show that the membership required outstanding achievements judged by recognized national or international experts.
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