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EB-1AEB-1A · Final meritsEstablishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Other
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Final merits
final merits determination
Why the evidence was persuasive
AAO found the Petitioner's substantial peer review activity, prolific publication record including articles in a highly ranked journal, unusually high citation counts continuing post-appeal, and expert letters attesting to her international reputation collectively demonstrate extraordinary ability and sustained acclaim at the very top of her field.
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AAO found the Petitioner's substantial peer review activity, prolific publication record including articles in a highly ranked journal, unusually high citation counts continuing post-appeal, and expert letters attesting to her international reputation collectively demonstrate extraordinary ability and sustained acclaim at the very top of her field.
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EB-1AEB-1A · Original contributionsEstablishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Other
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Original contributions
original contributions of major significance
Why the evidence was persuasive
AAO found the criterion met based on extensive independent citations to the Petitioner's article and recommendation letters detailing its impact on the field.
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AAO found the criterion met based on extensive independent citations to the Petitioner's article and recommendation letters detailing its impact on the field.
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recognition for achievements and significant contributions
Why AAO was not persuaded
The record did not support the Petitioner's claims of nine billion dollars in energy services; corporate documents did not clearly link the Petitioner to the companies, and no letters or testimony from peers or governmental entities attested to his achievements or contributions.
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The record did not support the Petitioner's claims of nine billion dollars in energy services; corporate documents did not clearly link the Petitioner to the companies, and no letters or testimony from peers or governmental entities attested to his achievements or contributions.
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The Petitioner's own ETA Form 9089 indicated high school as his highest completed education, he had not completed his current enrollment, and he failed to document any other educational credential relating to his field.
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The Petitioner's own ETA Form 9089 indicated high school as his highest completed education, he had not completed his current enrollment, and he failed to document any other educational credential relating to his field.
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NIWten years experienceNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Environment / EnergyMaster’s
Issue evaluated
ten years experience
ten years of full-time experience
Why AAO was not persuaded
The Petitioner submitted only a December 2015 job offer letter for a sales consultant position, which did not address his prior full-time experience in business.
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The Petitioner submitted only a December 2015 job offer letter for a sales consultant position, which did not address his prior full-time experience in business.
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ability to pay proffered wage from priority date onward
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO found the related companies are legally distinct from the Petitioner, the Petitioner submitted none of its own required financial documentation, and multiple unexplained discrepancies regarding FEINs, names, and consolidated filings undermined the claims.
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AAO found the related companies are legally distinct from the Petitioner, the Petitioner submitted none of its own required financial documentation, and multiple unexplained discrepancies regarding FEINs, names, and consolidated filings undermined the claims.
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Date of degree conferral / start of five-year post-baccalaureate experience clock
Why the evidence was persuasive
AAO held that EB-2 regulations speak of 'degrees,' not diplomas, and that an 'official academic record' is not limited to a formal diploma. Applying a case-specific analysis, AAO found the provisional certificate—issued May 24, 2003 and stating the Beneficiary had completed all requirements and done all necessary for formal degree presentation—constituted conferral of the degree.…
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AAO held that EB-2 regulations speak of 'degrees,' not diplomas, and that an 'official academic record' is not limited to a formal diploma. Applying a case-specific analysis, AAO found the provisional certificate—issued May 24, 2003 and stating the Beneficiary had completed all requirements and done all necessary for formal degree presentation—constituted conferral of the degree. AACRAO EDGE confirmed that Indian provisional degree certificates are comparable to official U.S. academic transcripts with degree statements.
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