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EB-1AEB-1A · Published materialNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
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Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Published material
published material about the alien in professional or major trade publications or other major media
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO affirmed the denial, finding that translated articles were missing required author and date information, that some claimed authors conflicted with bylines on the articles, and that the Petitioner had not demonstrated the publications constituted major media with significant national or international distribution.
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AAO affirmed the denial, finding that translated articles were missing required author and date information, that some claimed authors conflicted with bylines on the articles, and that the Petitioner had not demonstrated the publications constituted major media with significant national or international distribution.
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AAO agreed with the Director that the regulation does not allow any alternative measure of commercial success other than box office receipts or record/cassette/CD/video sales, and the submitted evidence did not meet the plain language of this criterion.
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AAO agreed with the Director that the regulation does not allow any alternative measure of commercial success other than box office receipts or record/cassette/CD/video sales, and the submitted evidence did not meet the plain language of this criterion.
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EB-1AEB-1A · Final meritsReservedAutomated extraction · broader context
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EB-1A · Final merits
final merits determination
What the decision said
AAO declined to reach a formal final merits determination because the Petitioner did not satisfy the threshold requirement of at least three criteria, but noted in the aggregate the record does not support the required level of expertise.
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AAO declined to reach a formal final merits determination because the Petitioner did not satisfy the threshold requirement of at least three criteria, but noted in the aggregate the record does not support the required level of expertise.
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AAO independently raises ability to pay 'beyond the decision of the Director' and finds the Petitioner cannot demonstrate ability to pay the aggregate proffered wages of all sponsored beneficiaries; Sonegawa totality-of-circumstances factors do not save the petition.
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AAO independently raises ability to pay 'beyond the decision of the Director' and finds the Petitioner cannot demonstrate ability to pay the aggregate proffered wages of all sponsored beneficiaries; Sonegawa totality-of-circumstances factors do not save the petition.
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valid labor certification supporting the job offer
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO concludes the LC was certified for the Texas headquarters location based on a Texas labor market test and prevailing wage determination, and the Petitioner no longer maintains a Texas office; the headquarters relocation cannot be accommodated under the LC or the Farmer Memorandum.
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AAO concludes the LC was certified for the Texas headquarters location based on a Texas labor market test and prevailing wage determination, and the Petitioner no longer maintains a Texas office; the headquarters relocation cannot be accommodated under the LC or the Farmer Memorandum.
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AAO found that the cited court decisions were not relevant to the immigrant visa classification and none established that a P.E. license constitutes a nationally or internationally recognized prize or award for excellence. The P.E. license demonstrates occupational proficiency but not the required recognition.
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AAO found that the cited court decisions were not relevant to the immigrant visa classification and none established that a P.E. license constitutes a nationally or internationally recognized prize or award for excellence. The P.E. license demonstrates occupational proficiency but not the required recognition.
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EB-1AEB-1A · Original contributionsNot established
Case facts
Environment / Energy
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Original contributions
original contributions of major significance
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO found that the petitioner did not establish the impact of the flood prediction model beyond the local area, noting no evidence of wide application, extensive citation, or major significance in the field. The self-published book was published after the petition filing date and in any event lacked supporting evidence of major significance in civil engineering.
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AAO found that the petitioner did not establish the impact of the flood prediction model beyond the local area, noting no evidence of wide application, extensive citation, or major significance in the field. The self-published book was published after the petition filing date and in any event lacked supporting evidence of major significance in civil engineering.
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AAO reaffirmed that the plain language of the criterion requires published material 'about the alien.' The submitted articles were about students working on flood prediction models, with the petitioner only mentioned in a photograph caption in one article. New Wikipedia circulation data did not elevate the newspaper to major media, nor did it cure the lack of coverage about the petitioner.
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AAO reaffirmed that the plain language of the criterion requires published material 'about the alien.' The submitted articles were about students working on flood prediction models, with the petitioner only mentioned in a photograph caption in one article. New Wikipedia circulation data did not elevate the newspaper to major media, nor did it cure the lack of coverage about the petitioner.
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membership in associations requiring outstanding achievements
Why AAO was not persuaded
The cited court decisions related to prior litigation and did not address the society's admission requirements. Without evidence that the organization requires outstanding achievements of its members as judged by recognized national or international experts, the criterion is not met.
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The cited court decisions related to prior litigation and did not address the society's admission requirements. Without evidence that the organization requires outstanding achievements of its members as judged by recognized national or international experts, the criterion is not met.
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