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EB-1AEB-1A · Final meritsNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
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EB-1A · Final merits
final merits determination
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO determined that the totality of the evidence does not establish sustained national or international acclaim. Press coverage was largely about former modeling work, the single qualifying acting article predated the filing by five years, judging was in fashion/talent contests rather than among professional actors, movie premieres were at undistinguished venues, and box office earnings were not shown to be remarkable compa…
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AAO determined that the totality of the evidence does not establish sustained national or international acclaim. Press coverage was largely about former modeling work, the single qualifying acting article predated the filing by five years, judging was in fashion/talent contests rather than among professional actors, movie premieres were at undistinguished venues, and box office earnings were not shown to be remarkable compared to the industry.
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AAO found the Petitioner's occupation is not a listed profession and she did not show a baccalaureate is the minimum entry requirement; additionally, she failed to submit the required academic credential evaluation for her foreign degree.
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AAO found the Petitioner's occupation is not a listed profession and she did not show a baccalaureate is the minimum entry requirement; additionally, she failed to submit the required academic credential evaluation for her foreign degree.
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Criteria B through E (various exceptional ability criteria)
Why AAO was not persuaded
The Petitioner's motion did not include new evidence to overcome prior findings that she offered insufficient documentation to meet criteria B through E.
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The Petitioner's motion did not include new evidence to overcome prior findings that she offered insufficient documentation to meet criteria B through E.
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AAO previously determined in the July 2, 2014 appellate decision that the Petitioner's degrees satisfied this criterion and did not revisit that finding.
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AAO previously determined in the July 2, 2014 appellate decision that the Petitioner's degrees satisfied this criterion and did not revisit that finding.
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Recognition for achievements and significant contributions by peers, governmental entities, or professional/business organizations
Why AAO was not persuaded
The reference letters, presentation slides, and speaking engagement were insufficient to document recognition for achievements and significant contributions. Additionally, the speaking engagement post-dated the petition filing date and thus could not establish eligibility at the time of filing; one reference letter was unsigned and of limited evidentiary value.
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The reference letters, presentation slides, and speaking engagement were insufficient to document recognition for achievements and significant contributions. Additionally, the speaking engagement post-dated the petition filing date and thus could not establish eligibility at the time of filing; one reference letter was unsigned and of limited evidentiary value.
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AAO found that the Petitioner demonstrated it more likely than not has had the continuing ability to pay the proffered wage from the priority date up to the present.
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AAO found that the Petitioner demonstrated it more likely than not has had the continuing ability to pay the proffered wage from the priority date up to the present.
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Beneficiary meets labor certification educational and experience requirements
Why the evidence was persuasive
AAO concluded on de novo review that the Beneficiary had all the education, training, and experience specified on the ETA Form 9089 as of the priority date.
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AAO concluded on de novo review that the Beneficiary had all the education, training, and experience specified on the ETA Form 9089 as of the priority date.
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EB-1AEB-1A · Published materialEstablishedAutomated extraction · broader context
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EB-1A · Published material
published material
Why the evidence was persuasive
AAO concurred with the Director that an article discussing the Petitioner's acting career meets the plain language of the published material criterion.
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AAO concurred with the Director that an article discussing the Petitioner's acting career meets the plain language of the published material criterion.
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