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EB-1AEB-1A · High remunerationNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
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EB-1A · High remuneration
high salary or significantly high remuneration
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO found that the Petitioner did not provide evidence of her cumulative annual wages for a meaningful comparison, and failed to show how the short-term, isolated contracts represent significantly high remuneration compared to others in the field.
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AAO found that the Petitioner did not provide evidence of her cumulative annual wages for a meaningful comparison, and failed to show how the short-term, isolated contracts represent significantly high remuneration compared to others in the field.
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leading or critical role for distinguished organizations
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO found that performing as one of the lead or supporting dancers in music videos, a documentary, and award shows did not establish a leading role for a distinguished organization overall, nor that the Petitioner was responsible for the success or standing of those organizations.
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AAO found that performing as one of the lead or supporting dancers in music videos, a documentary, and award shows did not establish a leading role for a distinguished organization overall, nor that the Petitioner was responsible for the success or standing of those organizations.
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EB-1AEB-1A · Original contributionsNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
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EB-1A · Original contributions
original contributions of major significance
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO found the humanitarian work evidence did not show influence or impact on the field at a level consistent with major significance. The recommendation letters praised her skills and talents but did not explain how her contributions or performances impacted the field. Having a unique skill set is insufficient without showing influence on the field.
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AAO found the humanitarian work evidence did not show influence or impact on the field at a level consistent with major significance. The recommendation letters praised her skills and talents but did not explain how her contributions or performances impacted the field. Having a unique skill set is insufficient without showing influence on the field.
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EB-1AEB-1A · Original contributionsNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
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EB-1A · Original contributions
original contributions of major significance
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO rejected the claim of improper merits determination and found the recommendation letters merely praised the Petitioner's skills without explaining how her talents and performances constitute original contributions of major significance or how she has impacted the field. Having a unique or diverse skill set is not itself a contribution of major significance without showing impact on the field.
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AAO rejected the claim of improper merits determination and found the recommendation letters merely praised the Petitioner's skills without explaining how her talents and performances constitute original contributions of major significance or how she has impacted the field. Having a unique or diverse skill set is not itself a contribution of major significance without showing impact on the field.
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AAO withdrew the Director's finding because the supporting documentation related to the television station and competition sponsorship, not to whether the awards themselves are nationally or internationally recognized prizes for excellence in the field.
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AAO withdrew the Director's finding because the supporting documentation related to the television station and competition sponsorship, not to whether the awards themselves are nationally or internationally recognized prizes for excellence in the field.
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The Petitioner did not establish that her awards are nationally or internationally recognized as awards for excellence in her field. The competition award was at the college junior level, and the film award was not shown to be nationally or internationally recognized for excellence.
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The Petitioner did not establish that her awards are nationally or internationally recognized as awards for excellence in her field. The competition award was at the college junior level, and the film award was not shown to be nationally or internationally recognized for excellence.
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EB-1AEB-1A · Published materialNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
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EB-1A · Published material
published material
Why AAO was not persuaded
The website screenshots either listed her as a cast member without specifically discussing her or announced upcoming shows without mentioning her. Articles about a show rather than about the petitioner do not satisfy this criterion, and the websites were not shown to be professional or major trade publications or other major media.
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The website screenshots either listed her as a cast member without specifically discussing her or announced upcoming shows without mentioning her. Articles about a show rather than about the petitioner do not satisfy this criterion, and the websites were not shown to be professional or major trade publications or other major media.
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The Petitioner had not shown she was or is a member of the relevant union, and eligibility requirements must be satisfied from the time of filing. She also did not demonstrate that membership requires outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts.
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The Petitioner had not shown she was or is a member of the relevant union, and eligibility requirements must be satisfied from the time of filing. She also did not demonstrate that membership requires outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts.
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The AAO withdrew the Director's finding. The Petitioner's roles in plays were self-described as 'supporting roles,' she did not show her film role was critical to an organization or establishment with a distinguished reputation, and her appearances in music videos were as an extra.
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The AAO withdrew the Director's finding. The Petitioner's roles in plays were self-described as 'supporting roles,' she did not show her film role was critical to an organization or establishment with a distinguished reputation, and her appearances in music videos were as an extra.
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display of work at artistic exhibitions or showcases
Why the evidence was persuasive
AAO found that the Petitioner displayed her work at artistic venues and performed as one of the dancers at a redacted event, satisfying this criterion.
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AAO found that the Petitioner displayed her work at artistic venues and performed as one of the dancers at a redacted event, satisfying this criterion.
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