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Membership in associations requiring outstanding achievements
What the decision said
Because the Petitioner failed to meet criterion (ix), she could not establish three of ten criteria regardless of the outcome on criterion (ii), so AAO declined to reach this issue.
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Because the Petitioner failed to meet criterion (ix), she could not establish three of ten criteria regardless of the outcome on criterion (ii), so AAO declined to reach this issue.
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EB-1AEB-1A · Leading / critical roleReservedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Finance
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Leading / critical role
Leading or critical role for distinguished organizations
What the decision said
Because the Petitioner failed to meet criterion (ix), she could not establish three of ten criteria regardless of the outcome on criterion (viii), so AAO declined to reach this issue.
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Because the Petitioner failed to meet criterion (ix), she could not establish three of ten criteria regardless of the outcome on criterion (viii), so AAO declined to reach this issue.
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NIWNIW · National importanceEstablishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Electrical / Electronic EngineeringMaster’s
Issue evaluated
NIW · National importance
substantial merit and national importance
Why the evidence was persuasive
AAO found the totality of the evidence sufficiently demonstrated substantial merit and national importance, withdrawing the Director's contrary determination on national importance.
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AAO found the totality of the evidence sufficiently demonstrated substantial merit and national importance, withdrawing the Director's contrary determination on national importance.
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NIWlicense or certificationNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Other
Issue evaluated
license or certification
License or certification for the profession or occupation
Why AAO was not persuaded
The work badge and union card showed union registration, not a professional license. The course certificates showed training completions, not certification for set and exhibit design. The Petitioner himself stated there is no specific legislation in Brazil requiring an additional license for these duties.
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The work badge and union card showed union registration, not a professional license. The course certificates showed training completions, not certification for set and exhibit design. The Petitioner himself stated there is no specific legislation in Brazil requiring an additional license for these duties.
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Official academic record relating to area of exceptional ability
Why AAO was not persuaded
The Petitioner's high school diploma does not relate to his area of exceptional ability. The training course certificates are not accompanied by official academic records or evidence that the issuing organizations are colleges, universities, or other institutions of learning.
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The Petitioner's high school diploma does not relate to his area of exceptional ability. The training course certificates are not accompanied by official academic records or evidence that the issuing organizations are colleges, universities, or other institutions of learning.
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Recognition for achievements and significant contributions to the industry or field
Why AAO was not persuaded
The recommendation letters from colleagues attested to the Petitioner's skills and dedication but did not identify achievements and significant contributions to the industry. The opinion letter focused on Dhanasar NIW prongs rather than on recognition for contributions, and stated only that the Petitioner had potential to make significant contributions—not that he had been recognized for actual ones.
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The recommendation letters from colleagues attested to the Petitioner's skills and dedication but did not identify achievements and significant contributions to the industry. The opinion letter focused on Dhanasar NIW prongs rather than on recognition for contributions, and stated only that the Petitioner had potential to make significant contributions—not that he had been recognized for actual ones.
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NIWten years experienceNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Other
Issue evaluated
ten years experience
At least ten years of full-time experience in the occupation
Why AAO was not persuaded
The Petitioner's employment letter showed work as a cinema and video machinist, not as a set and exhibit designer. His responsibilities did not match the occupation he seeks to pursue in the United States.
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The Petitioner's employment letter showed work as a cinema and video machinist, not as a set and exhibit designer. His responsibilities did not match the occupation he seeks to pursue in the United States.
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AAO disagreed with the petitioner's interpretation, holding that 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(k)(2)'s definition of 'profession' governs and that 'professional' identifies an individual as a member of a profession in this context.
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AAO disagreed with the petitioner's interpretation, holding that 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(k)(2)'s definition of 'profession' governs and that 'professional' identifies an individual as a member of a profession in this context.
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academic record relating to area of exceptional ability
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO found the petitioner did not explain how a system analysis and development certificate relates to a financial analyst's duties of analyzing business/financial data, and improperly relied on AAO's analysis of a different criterion (work experience) to support this academic-credential argument.
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AAO found the petitioner did not explain how a system analysis and development certificate relates to a financial analyst's duties of analyzing business/financial data, and improperly relied on AAO's analysis of a different criterion (work experience) to support this academic-credential argument.
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